Hallmark "Santa at the Bat" Christmas Ornament, 1987
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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
1987
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Macau.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1470
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
North Pole / NICKS / 87 / Santa Claus
on front of packaging:
SANTA AT THE BAT / Handcrafted Ornament / Dated 1987
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
The bases are loaded / The count's 3 and 2, / Here comes the next pitch-- / Merry Christmas to you! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on bottom of packaging:
(c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Macau / QX457-9
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Related Content
Set
A Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Baseball
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Bat-and-ball games have been around for many years, and over time they evolved into today's sport of baseball. Whether young or old, pro or amateur, players love to hit, throw, catch, and run the bases. Fans eagerly root for their favorite team and players. Hallmark has celebrated America's "National Pastime" with Christmas ornaments since the late 1980s. These examples help remind us why we love the game.