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

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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