Hallmark "Jack-in-the-Box Memories Series: Pop! Goes the Santa" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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

2004

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Visker, Sharon 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Visker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5907

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Plastic
Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of ornament: 2004 on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 2 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MUSIC AND / MOVEMENT / Christmas 2004 / POP! GOES THE SANTA / Jack-in-the-Box Memories / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: POP! GOES THE SANTA / Jack-in-the-Box Memories / Santa lands on the roof with his presents-- / then he slides down the chimney...kerplop! / After leaving some toys for the good girls and boys, / he springs back to the roof with a "pop!" / Sharon Visker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Second in the Series / Look for 2 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. / Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Pressed Tin and Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8411

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