Hallmark "Santa at the Bat" Christmas Ornament, 1987

THF182091 / 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Macau.

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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Hallmark "Santa at the Bat" Christmas Ornament, 1987