Hallmark "Merry Olde Santa Series" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Dill Rhodus 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
2019.65.2957
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Merry Olde Santa / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Tenth and Final / in the Merry Olde Santa Series. / Look for series verification 10 on this ornament. / Santa's packed and ready, / As this merry season starts, / To share his gifts of wonder / With the child in all our hearts. / Sculpted by / Dill Rhodus / For decorative use only / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX6359
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