Hallmark "Centuries of Santa Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
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
2019.65.4893
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
(C) 1997 / Hmk. Cds. / 4
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Centuries of Santa / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Fourth in the Centuries of Santa Series. / Look for series verification 4 / on ornament. / With his regal red coat, / miter, and staff, this kindly / Santa is reminiscent of the / legendary St. Nicholas. / Sculpted by Linda Sickman / Miniature / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4295
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