Hallmark "Santa's Magical Sleigh" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
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
2019.65.2621
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
1997
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Santa's Magical Sleigh / ARTIST'S STUDIO COLLECTION
on back of packaging:
"All children dream on Christmas Eve," says Keepsake Ornament artist Duane Unruh. / A little child, dreaming in color, might envision Santa flying across a starlit sky with a vapor / trail of stars behind him. His elegant Victorian-style sleigh would have lanterns to guide him, / beautiful reindeer in magnificent harnesses and--of course--a wonderful bag of toys to make / dreams come true!" / This design is one of two chosen for the 1997 Artist's Studio Collection, which highlights / ornaments with rich detailing or special features...true treasures of the season. / Sculpted by / Duane Unruh / For decorative use only. / Not for young children / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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