Hallmark "Santa's Workshop Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2001

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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

2001

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3335

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 2001 / Santa's / Workshop on bottom of ornament: (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Santa's Workshop / PHOTO HOLDER / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Santa's workshop is a sweet place / to be. Now you can picture yourself / there in this colorful photo holder. / It 's great for capturing any holiday / moment--but especially for showing / off a visit to old St. Nick! / Sculpted by / Sharon Pike / 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 QX2812