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
Place of Creation
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.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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