Hallmark "Santas from Around the World: Russia" 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 Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6077
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
RUSSIA / 2004 / (C) 2004 HMK. LIC.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Santas from Around / the World / RUSSIA / PERES NOEL DU MONDE ENTIER
on back of packaging:
Santas from Around / the World / RUSSIA / Prior to the creation of the Soviet Union, Russian / Orthodox Christians enjoyed centuries of / Sviatki, the holy Christmas season. From / December 25 through January 7, families / decorated trees, sang carols, and exchanged / gifts. In time, this season became a secular / celebration of the new year and winter solstice. / Though New Year's is still the most popular, / Christmas is now a state holiday quietly observed on January 7. / On New Year's Day, children await Grandfather Frost, who / delivers toys from a horse-drawn sleigh. His legend varies. Some / call him a 19th-century version of St. Nicholas, while others / promote him as an eight-hundred-year-old Russian villager! / This ornament represents a late 18th-century / folk craft that began in the village of / Fedoskino--lacquer painting. Known for its / vivid colors, precision, and detailed / ornamentation, this hand-painted / technique commonly portrays scenes / from Russian folklore, history, literature, / and song. / Designed by / Edythe Kegrize / Sculpted by / Tammy Haddix / 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. / Porcelain - Dated 2004
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QP1701 / www.hallmark.com
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