Hallmark "Carving Santa" 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 Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Indonesia.

Object ID

2019.65.3368

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: TWL 2001 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2001 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Carving Santa / DECORATION DES FETES on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: The thing that Santa most enjoys / is making gifts for girls and boys. / And in this way, he's very wise-- / each toy will make a great surprise. / Sculpted by / Tracy Larsen / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Indonesia QX8265
Hallmark "Carving Santa" Christmas Ornament, 2001