Hallmark "Coca-Cola Santa: Relaxing Moment" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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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
1994
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3193
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Relaxing Moment / "Coca-Cola" Santa
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / The design of this ornament was inspired by the / popular "Coca-Cola" Santa Claus illustrations created / by Haddon Sundblom. First seen in the 1930s, / Sundblom's vision of Santa has come to represent / the "real" Santa for millions all over the world.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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