Hallmark "A Santa Claus Christmas Collection: Magic Man!" 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 Sharon Visker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6488

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: magic / twinkle / surprise / believe / wonder on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic Man! / A Santa Claus Christmas / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Magic Man! / A Santa Claus Christmas / Santa knows magic-- / how awesome is that? / He has some cool tricks up his sleeve! / Who else can pull presents / right out of his hat... / and leave them for you Christmas Eve? / Christmas is magical and fun and peaceful all at the / same time. This whimsical collection of ornaments / celebrates everyone's favorite season from Santa's / unique point of view. / Sharon Visker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 QP1624
Hallmark "A Santa Claus Christmas Collection: Magic Man!" Christmas Ornament, 2008