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

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "Centuries of Santa Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1994