Hallmark "Midnight Snack" Christmas Ornament, 1988
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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
1988
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Philippines.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1412
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
ARTISTS' / FAVORITES / Midnight Snack / Handcrafted Ornament / Sculpted by Bob Siedler
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
ARTISTS' / FAVORITES / Whimsical white mice are fa- / vorite subjects for Christmas / collectibles. Hallmark sculptor / Bob Siedler decided this mouse / deserved a tasty treat for its / appearance in the Artists' / Favorites collection. All the / ornaments in this group hold / special meaning for both artist / and collector. Look for the art- / ist's signature on each piece. / Keepsake Ornament
on bottom of packaging:
(c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in the Philippines QX410-4
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