Hallmark "1994 Expo Collection: Golden Santa" Christmas Ornament

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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

1993

Subject Date

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.3896

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Gold (Metal)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on lower back of ornament: (C) 1993 / Hallmark / Cards, / Inc. on ornament's ribbon: Keepsake Ornament EXPO 1994 on front of packaging: 1994 / EXPO COLLECTION / GOLDEN / Santa / PLATED IN 22 CARAT GOLD / SHOWCASE on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT