Hallmark "Merry Olde Santa Series" Christmas Ornament, 1992
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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
1992
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2461
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1992
on front of packaging:
COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Merry Olde Santa
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / Third in the Merry Olde Santa Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / Santa Claus knows everything, / he's magical that way. / And that is why each toy he brings / to kids for Christmas Day / Is filled with dreams and smiles and love / for every girl and boy-- / That's why there's something magical / about a "Santa-Toy." / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX441-4
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