Hallmark "Centuries of Santa Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1998

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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

1998

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4929

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 98 on bottom of ornament: 5 / (C) 1998 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Centuries of Santa / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fifth in the Centuries of Santa Series. / Look for series verification 5 on ornament. / Santa Claus, the season's most / endearing character, delivers an array / of splendid toys to brighten up the / holidays. This lovable, jolly fellow is / part of a series depicting the many / faces of Santa Claus throughout / history. / Sculpted by Linda Sickman / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4206