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

Creator Notes

Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

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