Hallmark "North Pole Jogger" Christmas Ornament, 1989

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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

1989

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.964

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: NORTH POLE / 1K / (C) 1989 HALLMARK / CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: NORTH POLE JOGGER / Handcrafted Ornament on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / Santa's really on the go this Christmas! Look / for him on the ski slopes, on the golf links, / at Kringle's Gym, and especially in a / whimiscal group of Keepsake Ornaments that / show what a well-rounded elf he can be! on top of packaging: Hallmark