Hallmark "Centuries of Santa Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1994
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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
1994
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman 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
2019.65.4689
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
(C) 1994 / Hmk. Cds. / 1
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Centuries of Santa / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / First in the new Centuries of Santa Series. / Look for series verification 1 on ornament. / Santa Claus is one of the world's most / beloved gift bringers. Through the centuries, artists have envisioned him in countless / ways--from a jolly elf to wise Father Christmas. / This series will bring you some of these / visions, meticulously sculpted and painted / with great care. / Mfd. for and (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM515-3
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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