Hallmark "Santa's Magic Sack" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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

2005

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Larsen, Tracy 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4345

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2005 / [TM] (C) Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / SANTA'S MAGIC SACK / Clips to Light / decoration des fetes packaging, back: SANTA'S MAGIC SACK / Santa keeps adding / new toys to his sack / but always has room for one more. / How does he do it? / He knows how to pack... / he's done ths a few times before! / Special Lighting Effect. / Attach the clip on the ornament to a / standard U.L.-listed miniature light / string. Instructions printed inside box. / Tracy Larsen / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QXG4465

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