Hallmark "A Santa Claus Christmas Collection: A Jolly Ho-Ho-Ho!" 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 Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6484

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

around Santa's robe on ornament: HO / ho / HO / ho / HO / HO / ho / ho / HO / ho / HO / ho / HO on front of bottle on ornament: CHEERS! on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / A Jolly Ho-Ho-Ho! / A Santa Claus Christmas / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: A Jolly Ho-Ho-Ho! / A Santa Claus Christmas / Santa hosts the coolest parties / dressed in style from head to toe / as he ushers in the season / with his jolly Ho-Ho-Ho! / 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. / Sue Tague / 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 QP1604