Hallmark "Dad" Christmas Ornament, 1996
THF177013 / Hallmark "Dad" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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Artifact Overview
This Hallmark ornament depicts Dad as a videotaping Teddy Bear with coat and tie. The heavy video camera he is balancing on his shoulders was an iconic piece of technology of the era. This would have made the perfect gift for the proud Dad who insisted on capturing his child's antics and milestones on videotape, despite the weight of the camera.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1996
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.194
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Dad
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Bob Siedler
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