Hallmark "Santa's Arrival" Christmas Ornament, 1984

THF361476 / 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Donna Lee for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

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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