Hallmark "Silvery Santa" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1991
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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
1991
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4261
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
1991
on bottom of ornament:
(C) HMK.
on front of packaging:
MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / PRECIOUS EDITION / Silvery Santa
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Silver-Plated - Dated 1991 / Santa is bringing a holiday / glow to Christmas! / This shimmering miniature / ornament has been plated in / silver and carefully antiqued / to highlight the intricate / details of the sculpture. / Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM567-9
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