Hallmark "Joyful Santa Series" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3534
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
2001 / (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 3
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Joyful Santa / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Third and Final in the Joyful Santa Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / That big hug says it all! The bundled-up / toddler was so excited when he saw Santa / Claus that he broke into a wobbly run and / tumbled right into the arms of the jolly / old gentleman. Now it's hard to tell which / one of them--the little tyke or the loving / Santa--is happier. / This series of ornaments presents images / of Santa Claus that represent the essence / of the African-American tradition. A / different joyful Santa has appeared each / year. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / 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 Sri Lanka QX8152
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