Hallmark "Merry Olde Santa Series" Christmas Ornament, 1991
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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
1991
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Julia Lee 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
2019.65.2415
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Merry Olde Santa
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1991 / Second in the Merry Olde Santa Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / In days long ago, an old traveler, / With his trumpet, his bell and his staff, / Brought wonderful toys and good stories / To make all the little ones laugh. / And today, the warm spirit of giving / He brings every heart far and near / Makes the holiday visit of Santa / The happiest time of the year.
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX435-9
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