Hallmark "Santa Sailor" Christmas Ornament, 1991
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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
1991
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1158
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
SANTA SAILOR
on back of ornament:
ED SEALE - '91
on front of packaging:
ARTISTS' / FAVORITES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Santa Sailor / Sculpted by Ed Seale
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1991 / "I like sailing a lot, and I / think Santa would be a / good sailor," says Ed Seale. / "So I decided to give him a / ride on a hefty anchor cast / in real metal. It's strong / enough to hold his bag of toys as well." / "Santa Sailor" is included in a group of / ornaments called Artists' Favorites. / These designs reflect the personal / interests and memories of the artists who / create them. Look for Ed's signature on / this ornament.
on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX438-9
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