Hallmark "2001 Santa Time Capsule" Christmas Ornament, 2001

01

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

2001

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Visker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3323

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 2001 Santa Time Capsule / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: "Memories have a wonderful way / of making the past a present." / On the scroll of paper inside this / beautiful Santa Time Capsule, you / can record memories of this past / year as well as your hopes for the / year to come. Then, each Christ- / mas as you decorate your tree, / you can reopen the gift that comes / with each memory. / Sculpted by / Sharon Visker / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX2802
Hallmark "2001 Santa Time Capsule" Christmas Ornament, 2001