Hallmark "Checking Santa's Files" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Sue Tague for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2839

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Santa's Files 1998 / Worldwide Weather Forecast / Elves' Toy Production Schedule / Ho-Ho-Ho Laugh Tracks / Easy-Access Chimneys / Naughty or Nice List on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Santa's Files 1998 / Worldwide Weather Forecast / Elves' Toy Production Schedule / Ho-Ho-Ho Laugh Tracks / Easy-Access Chimneys / Naughty or Nice List / Checking Santa's Files on back of packaging: What does Santa keep on file? / This clever critter knows! / Weather forecast, / Naughty or nice lists, / And jolly ho-ho-ho's! / Sculpted by / Sue Tague / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998