Hallmark "Forever Friends Series: Santa Wanna-Be" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5084
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
2004 / (C) 2004 Hmk. Lic. Inc. / 1
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / SANTA WANNA-BE / Forever Friends / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
SANTA WANNA-BE / Forever Friends / He sure is cute in Santa's suit-- / this Santa wanna-be, / But instead of shouting "Ho ho ho!" / he giggles "Tee hee hee." / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Sue Tague / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / First in the Series. / Look for 1 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXM5151
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