Hallmark "Santa's Sleigh" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4166

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cloth
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of sleigh ornament: 2001 / (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SANTA'S SLEIGH / SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS / ENSEMBLE DE 2 DECORATIONS / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - 2001 / At the North Pole, nothing / announces the coming of Christmas / like the appearance of Santa's sleigh. / As the elves slide it out of the barn, / its ornate runners gliding smoothly, / silently through the fresh snow, there / is no denying that the moment / everyone has worked for all year is / almost at hand. This replica of Santa's / sleigh, complete with a miniature toy / top ornament and Santa's sack, / commemorates the coming of a new / set of Keepsake Ornaments at the / 2001 Keepsake Ornament Premiere. / Sculpted by Duane Unruh on right side of packaging: For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux jeunes enfants. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8872