Hallmark "Toymaker Santa Series" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow of 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
2019.65.3445
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
2003
on left side of ornament:
KC / (C) 2003 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 4
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / TOYMAKER SANTA / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
TOYMAKER SANTA / Santa truly loves his job-- / it's full of jolly perks, / like testing every single toy / to guarantee it works! / Ken Crow / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Fourth in the Series. Look for 4 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted and Metal - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8159
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