Hallmark "North Pole Network" Christmas Ornament, 2000

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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

2000

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.1674

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: SURF on back of ornament: 2000 on top of ornament: NPN on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / North Pole Network / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: The elves all kidded Santa, / "In the summer, your're a slouch." / So Santa took up surfing... / yet he never leaves the couch! / Sculpted by / Ed Seale / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX6994
Hallmark "North Pole Network" Christmas Ornament, 2000