Hallmark "Santa's Arrival" Christmas Ornament, 1984
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Artifact Overview
Hallmark's Keepsake Lighted Ornament Collection debuted in 1984--this ornament is one of the first. The scene is softly lit as Santa looks in on a sleeping child before making his delivery.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1984
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Donna Lee for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4508
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, back:
(C) 1984 HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / Lighted Ornament / "SANTA's ARRIVAL"
packaging, back:
[TM] / Hallmark / Lighted Ornament / "SANTA'S ARRIVAL" / A unique new ornament - adds a special glow to Christmas! / 6-inch hookup / (included) / CAN BE EASILY AND QUICKLY PLUGGED INTO ANY LIGHT / BULB SOCKET ON A STANDARD MINIATURE TREE LIGHT / SYSTEM. / HANDY HOOKUP AND TWO LIGHT BULBS INCLUDED (SIX- / INCH HOOKUP ALLOWS LIGHTED ORNAMENT TO HANG FREE- / LY ON THE TREE - AWAY FROM LIGHT STRING.) / COMPLETE DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED.
packaging, top:
Hallmark
packaging, underside:
(C) 1984 Hallmark Cards, Inc. K.C. Mo 64141 Made in Hong Kong OLX702-4 Patent Pending / [TM] / Hallmark
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A Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Light, Motion & Sound
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Since the mid-1980s, Hallmark has been adding light, motion, and/or sound effects to certain ornaments. The company's innovative design and technical staffs collaborate as they create this "magic"--blending art and leading-edge technology to bring the ornaments' stories to life. Many of these ornaments are battery operated, while others plug into strands of miniature tree lights.