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

Creator Notes

Designed by Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "Hooked on Santa" Christmas Ornament, 1991