Hallmark "Dancing Santa" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Visker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5115

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2005 / (C) HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / DANCING SANTA / MINIATURE / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: DANCING SANTA / After loading the sleigh, / one thing's left on his list- / Santa kicks up his heels / for the Candy Cane Twist! / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Sharon Visker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Metal - Dated 2005 on right side of packaging: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM8132 on top of packaging: Hallmark