Hallmark "Symbols of Christmas Collection: Jolly Santa" Christmas Ornament, 1995

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

1995

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Andrews, Patricia 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Philippines 

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the Philippines.

Object ID

2019.65.1810

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Terracotta (Clay material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Symbols of Christmas Collection / Jolly Santa / SHOWCASE on back of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K.C., MO 64141 Made in Philippines / QK1087 on top of packaging: Hallmark

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