Hallmark "Santa's Ski Trip" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1357
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front and back of ornament:
SNOWFLAKE / MOUNTAIN / No. 1985
on front of packaging:
SNOWFLAKE / MOUNTAIN / No. 1985 / Santa's Ski Trip / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / DATED 1985
on back of packaging:
Attention all you skiers! / You'd better learn the ropes. / For you've got competition / With Santa on the slopes! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in Hong Kong QX496-2
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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