Hallmark "Happy Santa" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1988

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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

1988

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Pattee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.

Object ID

2019.65.3977

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: (C) 1988 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / MINIATURE ORNAMENT / Happy Santa on back of packaging: Keepsake Miniature Ornaments / bring you a new way to celebrate / Christmas. Created with care by a / Hallmark artist, this frosted glass / "Happy Santa" will become part of / your holiday tradition. / (C) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Taiwan QXM561-4 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Happy Santa" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1988