Hallmark "Merry Olde Santa Series" Christmas Ornament, 1993

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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

1993

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3291

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1993 on back of ornament: (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 4 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Merry Olde Santa / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Fourth in the Merry Olde Santa Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / Merry Olde Santa is ringing his bell, / He's full of excitement and cheer. / His job is important and he does it well, / Year after wonderful year! / His bag's filled with goodies / that all children love, / Choo-choos and teddy bears, too, / And if you believe and you've been very good, / He might just have something for you. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX484-2
Hallmark "Merry Olde Santa Series" Christmas Ornament, 1993