Hallmark "Santa Pipe" Christmas Ornament, 1985

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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

1985

Creator Notes

Designed by Peter Dutkin of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.

Object ID

2019.65.1356

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: SANTA'S PIPE / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT on back of packaging: SANTA'S PIPE / I know that Santa's busy / With a whole lot on his mind / 'Cause when he came to my house / He left his pipe behind. / And now I use that special pipe / to decorate my tree-- / When Santa comes to claim it / He'll know right where it will be! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Santa Pipe" Christmas Ornament, 1985