Hallmark "Santa's Work Shoppe" Pop-up Decoration, 1968-1972
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Artifact Overview
Festive holiday paper decorations have been available from card, stationery, and paper companies for some time. In the 1960s, Hallmark sold coordinated paper party goods, which included invitations, napkins, placemats, and home decorations. Party planners could also purchase this "Santa's Work Shoppe" holiday pop-up table centerpiece.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Decoration (Ornamental works)
Date Made
1968-1972
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.17.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Emily Nietering.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Paperboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9 in (popped up decoration)
Width: 22.5 in (popped up decoration)
Length: 13.125 in (popped up decoration)
Height: 15 in (packaging)
Width: 11.3125 in (packaging)
Length: 0.0625 in (packaging)
Inscriptions
on sign on building in decoration:
SANTA'S / WORK / SHOPPE
on paper in Santa's hand in decoration:
Road Map
on book held by elves in decoration:
ADDRESSES
on bottom of decoration:
Hallmark / LITHO IN JAPAN
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / "POP-UP" DECORATION / "Santa's Work Shoppe" / 9 1/2 INCHES TALL $1.25 / Nothing to assemble... / Simple open like a book
on back of packaging:
125XCP 16-4 / (c)Hallmark Cards, Inc. / MADE IN JAPAN / "SANTA'S WORK SHOPPE" DECORATION FOR: / Holiday Tables / Hall Stands / Under the Tree / Schoolroom Display / Mantelpieces / Children's Room / Bookshelves / Party Prizes / Hospital Gifts / CHRISTMAS PARTY CHECK-LIST / [...] / CHRISTMAS DECORATING IDEAS / [...]
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