Hallmark Keepsake Ornament
1984 Holiday Jester
1984 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament
QX4374
This 1984 Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament features a brown-haired court jester, with moveable arms and legs, holding orange and red balls, and dressed in navy, white, and gold.. The iconic jester hat has has metallic-gold stars and jingle bells, with half the hat white, and the other navy. The buttons and one sleeve of his white, frilly clown-type shirt is navy, to match the white parti-colored knickers with metallic-gold cuffs, white leggings, and navy shoes with metallic-gold trim. His face is painted with a star on the left cheek and he's ready to perform for the King's holiday feast. The ornament is encased in a green flocked velvet tray, molded for protection, and packaged in the original box with clear plastic lid.
Linda Sickman, one of the original Hallmark Keepsake Ornament artists, started working for Hallmark in 1963 and joined the Keepsake division in 1975. She's best known for her work with pressed tin, folk art, and the series, "Rocking Horse Memories," which ran from 1981-1996. Her most sought-after pieces include the Winter Angel and Americana-style Santa and Mrs. Claus figures.
Fun Fact: Regardless of the time period in history, the art of comedy has been a valued an necessary part of the culture. Humans also admire honesty, but only if it's presented in the proper tone, so comedy is often used to cover statements of truth to avoid being offensive or overtly harsh. Court jesters during Medieval times had a freedom of speech that few else enjoyed, as they were entertainers and were expected to make witty remarks, roasting the aristocracy in a light-hearted manner, and sometimes acting as advisors and confidants. Typically well-educated, their routines required that they use clever wordplay, have a good understanding of their audience, make unconventional insights on current political issues, and be able to make up stories on the spot. In addition to the social satire, they performed physical acts of amusement like juggling, playing music, acrobatics, and magic tricks to earn their "immunity."
- Artist
- Linda Sickman
- Size
- 2.312" L x 1.318" W x 5.332" H
- Material
- Plastic and metal
- Box Size
- 6.25" H x 2" W x 4.25" D
1984 Holiday Jester 1984 Hallmark Keepsake Ornament QX4374 This 1984 Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornament features a brown-haired court jester, with moveable arms and legs, holding orange and red balls, and dressed in navy, white, and gold.. The iconic jester hat has has metallic-gold stars and jingle bells, with half the hat white, and the other navy. The buttons and one sleeve of his white, frilly clown-type shirt is navy, to match the white parti-colored knickers with metallic-gold cuffs, white leggings, and navy shoes with metallic-gold trim. His face is painted with a star on the left cheek and he's ready to perform for the King's holiday feast. The ornament is encased in a green flocked velvet tray, molded for protection, and packaged in the original box with clear plastic lid. Linda Sickman, one of the original Hallmark Keepsake Ornament artists, started working for Hallmark in 1963 and joined the Keepsake division in 1975. She's best known for her work with pressed tin, folk art, and the series, "Rocking Horse Memories," which ran from 1981-1996. Her most sought-after pieces include the Winter Angel and Americana-style Santa and Mrs. Claus figures. Fun Fact: Regardless of the time period in history, the art of comedy has been a valued an necessary part of the culture. Humans also admire honesty, but only if it's presented in the proper tone, so comedy is often used to cover statements of truth to avoid being offensive or overtly harsh. Court jesters during Medieval times had a freedom of speech that few else enjoyed, as they were entertainers and were expected to make witty remarks, roasting the aristocracy in a light-hearted manner, and sometimes acting as advisors and confidants. Typically well-educated, their routines required that they use clever wordplay, have a good understanding of their audience, make unconventional insights on current political issues, and be able to make up stories on the spot. In addition to the social satire, they performed physical acts of amusement like juggling, playing music, acrobatics, and magic tricks to earn their "immunity." Material: Plastic and metal Artist: Linda Sickman Size: 2.312" L x 1.318" W x 5.332" H
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