Hallmark "Toymaker Santa Series" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
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
2019.65.4307
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
[TM] / (C) 2005 Hallmark / Licensing, Inc.
packaging, front:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / TOYMAKER SANTA / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
TOYMAKER SANTA / Earnest work or jolly play? / It's difficult to measure. / But Santa's job of testing sleds / appears to be a pleasure! / Ken Crow / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Sixth in the Series. / Look for 6 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005
packaging, underside:
(C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2205
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