Hallmark "Collector's Plate Series: Waiting For Santa" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Japan.

Object ID

2019.65.1432

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Waiting for / Santa / 1988 / FINE PORCELAIN on front of packaging: Hallmark / WAITING FOR SANTA / DATED 1988 / Miniature Porcelain Plate Ornament / Plate Stand Included / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Second in the Collector's Plate Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. on back of packaging: (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Plate Made in Japan Stand Made in Hong Kong QX406-1 on top of packaging: Hallmark