Hallmark "Collector's Plate Series: Waiting For Santa" Christmas Ornament, 1988
THF182601 / 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Japan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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