Hallmark "Winterberry Santa" Christmas Ornament, 2000

Summary

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.

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

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2000

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Head, Gary 

Chad, Robert 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Gary Head and sculpted by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1908

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 2000 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Winterberry Santa / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Through the icy winter air / of a very special night, / Santa comes to bring the toys / and gifts that will delight the / little children sleeping soundly / in the houses warmed by love / in the place called Winterberry Lane. / Designed by / Gary Head / Sculpted by / Robert Chad / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4331

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