Hallmark "Joyful 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 Robert Chad of 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
2019.65.2964
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Joyful Santa / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
First in the Joyful Santa Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Many different images of Santa brighten our / world at Christmastime. Each one represents a / unique cultural heritage and recalls time-honored / ways of celebrating the holidays. / The Santas and distinctive costumes in this / new series reflect the essence of the African- / American tradition. A different Joyful Santa / will appear each year. / Sculpted by / Robert Chad / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6949
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