Hallmark "Santa's LEGO Sleigh" Christmas Ornament, 1994

THF177216 / Hallmark "Santa's LEGO Sleigh" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.193

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1994 on back of ornament: LEGO on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1994 / LEGO / Santa's LEGO Sleigh on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: LEGO and the LEGO Logo are registered trademarks of INTERLGO AG and are used here with special permission (C) 1994 LEGO Group. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX545-3
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