Hallmark "Hooked on Santa" Christmas Ornament, 1991
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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
1991
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1116
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
ARTISTS' FAVORITES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Hooked on Santa / Sculpted by Julia Lee
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted / "Fishing has been my hobby for a long / time," says Julia Lee. "I enjoy the peace / and quiet, and the challenge! I wanted / to show Santa in a humorous situation - / at the moment when he thinks he's / caught something big!" / "Hooked on Santa" is included in a / group of ornaments called Artists' / Favorites. These designs reflect the personal interests / and memories of the artists who create them. Look for / Julia's signature on this ornament.
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and c. 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX410-9
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