Hallmark "Making Waves" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4206
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament:
Kringle Craft
on back of ornament:
93
on bottom of ornament:
(C) 1993 Hallmark / Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Making Waves / CLIP-ON
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / While Santa steers the "Kringle Craft," / the reindeer soaks up sun / And waits till Santa says it's time / for water-skiing fun!
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX577-5
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