Hallmark "Dear Santa" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

Designed by Nine Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5340

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

bottom of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 Binney & Smith / HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Dear Santa / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Dear Santa / How are you, Santa? I am fine. / Is Mrs. Claus okay? / Are all the reindeer getting set / to pull you in your sleigh? / Here's a list of toys I'd like / to find beneath the tree. / Please tell the elves that I said Hi-- / XO, / Your best friend, / Me / Nina Aube / 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 2006 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG2306
Hallmark "Dear Santa" Christmas Ornament, 2006