Hallmark "Polar Post" 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 Ed Seale 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
2019.65.2495
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
MAP / NORTH / POLE
on back of ornament:
(C) 1992 / HALLMARK / CARDS, / INC. / To Santa / POLAR / POST / 1992
on front of packaging:
ARTISTS' / FAVORITES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Real working compass! / Polar Post / Sculpted by Ed Seale
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / "The idea of putting a real / compass in an ornament / always intrigued me," says / artist Ed Seale. "And when I / asked myself who might want / a compass to find the North / Pole, the answer was a mail carrier. I always / associate the post office with Christmas because / of the cards and gifts we send and, of course, / because of kids' letters to Santa." / "Polar Post" is included in a group of / ornaments called Artists' Favorites. These / designs reflect the personal interests and / memories of the artists who create them. / Look for Ed's signature on this ornament. / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX491-4
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