Hallmark "Secrets for Santa" Limited Edition Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1991
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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
1991
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament and base made in China, hanger made in Hong Kong.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3882
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: A LIMITED EDITION ORNAMENT / (C) 1991 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on top of packaging: LIMITED EDITION ORNAMENT / Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / Secrets for Santa / Handcrafted / Solid Wood Display / Stand Included on front of packaging: Hallmark / LIMITED EDITION / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Handcrafted Ornament Made in China / Wood Base Made in China / Metal Hanger Made in Hong Kong QXC479-7 on back of packaging: Hallmark / LIMITED EDITION / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT