Hallmark "Santa at the Bat" Christmas Ornament, 1987
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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
1987
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Macau.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1470
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: North Pole / NICKS / 87 / Santa Claus on front of packaging: SANTA AT THE BAT / Handcrafted Ornament / Dated 1987 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: The bases are loaded / The count's 3 and 2, / Here comes the next pitch-- / Merry Christmas to you! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on bottom of packaging: (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Macau / QX457-9
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