Hallmark "Santa Maria" 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 Ken Crow 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
2019.65.3230
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
500 / years / 1492 - 1992
on side of ornament:
Santa Maria
on front of packaging:
AMERICAN / COMMEMORATIVE! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Santa Maria
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1492-1992 / This wonderfully detailed ornament commemorates / the 500th Anniversary of Christopher Columbus' / arrival in America. / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX507-4
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