Vaccinated Santa Christmas Ornament, 2021
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Artifact Overview
In the 1870s, the first mass-produced Christmas ornaments became a popular way to personalize holiday decor. In the 21st century, manufacturers create intricate ornaments that reference broader culture. Old World Christmas made this Santa in response to the Covid-19 pandemic of the early-2020s; Santa Claus is depicted following health guidelines outlined by the Center for Disease Control at that time.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2021
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in China, distributed by Old World Christmas of Spokane, Washington.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2022.4.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Metal
Glitter
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in (Packaging)
Width: 6.75 in (Packaging)
Length: 4 in (Packaging)
Inscriptions
on metal tag on ornament:
OWC
on cardboard ornament tag:
Santa Vaccinated / Jolly St. Nick is ready to kick / COVID to the curb by getting / his vaccine. Santa and his team / of elves are ready to return to / their traditional Christmastime / festivities. Christmas is the time / to share joy, love, and spend / time with loved ones. May your / year be filled wtih good health / and good cheer! / (C) 2021 Old World Christmas - Made in China
on front and back of packaging:
Old World / Christmas(R) / OWC OWC OWC
on sides of packaging:
OWC OWC
sticker on proper right side of packaging:
SANTA VACCINATED / 40323 / Made in China
on top of packaging:
Old World / Christmas(R) / OWC / Old World Christmas(R)
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2016 Old World Christmas(R) / Made from recycled paperboard
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