Hallmark "Mrs. Claus's Story" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Joanne Eschrich and Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3934
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of book on ornament: The / Night / Before / Christmas on inside of book on ornament: ...and to / all a / good night! on bottom of ornament: 1997 / Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Joanne R Eschrich / Kris Kline on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mrs. Claus's Story / COMPLEMENTS THE 1997 / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT STUDIO EDITION PIECE on back of packaging: As Santa's elves merrily trim a tree for Santa, / Mrs. Claus relaxes in a comfortable chair reading / one of her favorite stories, The Night Before Christmas. / "Mrs. Claus's Story" was designed to complement / the 1997 Keepsake Ornament Studio Edition piece / "Trimming Santa's Tree." / Sculpted by Joanne Eschrich / and Kristina Kline / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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