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

Creator Notes

Designed by Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

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
Hallmark "Forever Friends Series: Santa Wanna-Be" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2004