Hallmark "Toymaker Santa Series" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6427

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 08 on bottom of ornament: (C) HMK. LIC. / 9 on front of packaging: Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Toymaker Santa / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Toymaker Santa / The little boy in Santa Claus / has dreams of fire stations / filled with hook and ladder trucks / and frisky, fun Dalmatians. / Ken Crow / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Ninth in the Series. Look for 9 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX7121
Hallmark "Toymaker Santa Series" Christmas Ornament, 2008