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

Creator Notes

Designed by Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "Silvery Santa" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1991