Hallmark "North Pole Fire Fighter" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.3255

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: NORTH POLE / NPFD / S on back of ornament: 1992 / (C) 1992 / HALLMARK / CARDS, / INC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / North Pole Fire Fighter on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted and Brass - Dated 1992 / Santa Claus is all fired up / about his brand-new role-- / It's fun to practice sliding down / his very own North Pole! / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX510-4
Hallmark "North Pole Fire Fighter" Christmas Ornament, 1992