Hallmark "Artist's Studio Collection: Santa's Deer Friend" Christmas Ornament, 1998
THF185423 / Hallmark "Artist's Studio Collection: Santa's Deer Friend" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad 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
2019.65.2688
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Santa's Deer Friend / ARTIST'S STUDIO COLLECTION
on back of packaging:
"I love the idea of Santa Claus," said Keepsake / Ornament artist Robert Chad. "He's a fantasy. / He can be anything we want him to be...and / I like that. My ideal Santa Claus is an old-fashioned, / back-to-nature Santa. He's a friend to all the / animals, and he considers friendship to be the most / important gift one can give." This design was chosen for the 1998 Artist's Studio Collection, which / highlights ornaments with rich detailing or / special features. / Sculpted by / Robert Chad / For decorative use only. / Not for young children / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 35 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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