Hallmark "Santa's Sleigh" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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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

2009

Creator Notes

Designed by Edythe Kegrize for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6949

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 / HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Santa's Sleigh / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Santa's Sleigh / A gingerbread sleigh / is a taste-tempting treat-- / With Santa inside, / it's sweeter than sweet! / Collect the other ornaments in the set / to create a delightful holiday display! / Edythe Kegrize / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QRP4702