Hallmark "Hitchhiking Santa" Christmas Ornament, 1983
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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
1983
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.816
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on side of ornament:
GOIN' / SOUTH
on front of packaging:
"HITCHHIKING SANTA" / Ornament larger than shown
on back of packaging:
(C) 1983 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in Hong Kong QX424-7 23-578-0414
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
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