Hallmark "Brass Santa" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1990
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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
1990
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Joyce Pattee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4050
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: 1990 on back of ornament: Hmk on front of packaging: MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Brass Santa on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Brass - Dated 1990 / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM578-6
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