Hallmark "Santa Jumping Jack" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2002

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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

2002

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Visker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5031

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2002 / (C) 2002 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / SANTA / JUMPING JACK / MINIATURE / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SANTA JUMPING JACK / Jumping on the rooftops / with goodies in a sack, / on Christmas Eve ol' Santa / becomes a Jumping Jack! / To help Santa practice his / moves, gently pull the cord / below this ornament. / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Sharon Visker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4473
Hallmark "Santa Jumping Jack" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2002