Hallmark "Norman Rockwell" Christmas Ornament, 1989

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Artifact Overview

Hallmark Cards Inc. reproduced two Saturday Evening Post covers by Norman Rockwell for this 1989 Christmas ornament. The scenes depict a holiday favorite--Santa Claus. Originally created in 1926 and 1935, both attest to the longevity and popularity of Rockwell's images.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1989

Creator Notes

Original artwork by Norman Rockwell. Ornament designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1030

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Santa's seen / in the smiles / The whole world / is sharing, / He's found where / there's friendship / And loving / and caring. / 1989 on back of ornament: NORMAN / ROCKWELL / Famous Holiday / Covers From / THE SATURDAY / EVENING POST on front of packaging: Glass Ornament / Norman Rockwell / Dated 1989 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Keepsake Ornament / This ornament features / famous holiday covers from / The Saturday Evening Post. on bottom of packaging: (c) 1926, 1935 The Curtis Publishing Company. / Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. U.S. Pat. No. 4,483,890 QX276-2 / 23-278-9081
Hallmark "Norman Rockwell" Christmas Ornament, 1989