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

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 / [...]
Hallmark "Santa's Work Shoppe" Pop-up Decoration, 1968-1972