Hallmark "Thimble Series: Santa" Christmas Ornament, 1985
THF180599 / Hallmark "Thimble Series: Santa" 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 Bob Siedler 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
2019.65.1369
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
THIMBLE SANTA / Eighth in the Thimble Series. / Look for series verification 8 on this ornament. / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / $5.50 / QX472-5
on sides:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
(C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in the People's Republic of China
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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