Hallmark "Santas from Around the World: United States of America" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Edythe Kegrize and sculpted by LaDene Votruba 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
2019.65.6084
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cloth
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 2004 / (C) 2004 HMK. LIC.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Santas from Around / the World / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / PERES NOEL DU MONDE ENTIER
on back of packaging:
Santas from Around / the World / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA / From the day after Thanksgiving until December 24, / people all over the United States decorate trees, cook / festive food, attend religious services, and / prepare for Santa's Christmas Eve visit. / Customs linked to the past and many countries / are often observed in combination with secular / and Christian traditions unique to this country. / Still, the common denominator of American / Christmases is the celebration of peace, goodwill, and family togetherness. / This Santa's robe reflects several elements of African-Amerian / quilting-narrow strips; boldy contrasting colors; and / large, asymmetrical designs. In the same way that jazz, / blues, and dance can be improvised, the arrangement / of fabric in this quilting tradition is intentionally / unpredictable and playful. In the past, these / elements served African religious and cultural / purposes and are now admired for their / aesthetic qualities. / Designed by / Edythe Kegrize / Sculpted by / LaDene Votruba / 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 and Fabric - Dated 2004
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QP1734 / www.hallmark.com
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