Hallmark "Poolside Walrus" Christmas Ornament, 1990
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Artifact Overview
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1990
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.712
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Poolside Walrus
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted / This walrus afloat / on his own reindeer boat / Is the merriest soul / at the whole Northern Pole!
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