Hallmark "Welcome Guest" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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
1996
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh for 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
2019.65.2257
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Welcome Guest / "Coca-Cola" Santa
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Duane Unruh / Inspired by the popular "Coca-Cola" Santa / Claus illustrations created by Haddon / Sundblom, this ornament depicts a / situation which once appeared larger than / life on an outdoor billboard. Sundlom's / vision of Santa, which was first seen in the / 1930s, has come to represent the most / popular version of Santa for millions of / people around the world and has become / identified with The Coca-Cola Company's / holiday advertising.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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