Hallmark "Christmas Visitors Series: St. Nicholas" Christmas Ornament, 1995
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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
1995
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1879
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
1995
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / St. Nicholas / Christmas Visitors / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / First in the Christmas Visitors Series / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Every Christmas, around the world, / children look forward to the arrival / of a very special visitor. Although the / visitor varies in appearance according / to local legend, each gift-bringer / personifies the love and spirit of giving / that are at the heart of our holiday season. / St. Nicholas, a bishop in Asia Minor / in the 4th century, was well-known and / loved for his kindness and great love for / children. he is the basis for the Santa Claus / we know today, and is the first Christmas / visitor to be featured in this new series. / The series will celebrate the legend of a / different gift-bringer each year.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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