Hallmark "Surfin' Santa" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2076
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on top of ornament:
YULETIDE / 95
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Surfin' Santa
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / Surf's up! And Santa's caught a wave... / He's riding towards the shore... / This "surf delivery" is so cool, / He's going to do some more!
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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