Hallmark "Hauntington Collection: Cass Taspell" Halloween Ornament, 2005

Summary

Hallmark has created Halloween ornaments since the early 2000s. The company produced a series of Halloween ornaments for its Hauntington Collection in 2005. Building displays depicting the town of Hauntington became backdrops for ornaments like this one of Cass Taspell, owner of the town's apothecary. The collection celebrated the fun--and creepy--spirit of Halloween.

Hallmark has created Halloween ornaments since the early 2000s. The company produced a series of Halloween ornaments for its Hauntington Collection in 2005. Building displays depicting the town of Hauntington became backdrops for ornaments like this one of Cass Taspell, owner of the town's apothecary. The collection celebrated the fun--and creepy--spirit of Halloween.

Artifact

Holiday 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

2019.65.5854

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) 2005 / HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Hauntington Collection / Cass Taspell / ORNAMENT DECORATION on back of packaging: Hauntington Collection / Cass Taspell / Do you suffer from bad breath, bad / digestion, a bad back, or bad luck? Your / troubles will disappear like magic when / you shop at Cass Taspell's Apothecary. / Cass is proud to dispense the finest / remedies, from coffin drops to Die-quil to / Howl-ka-Seltzer. She'll recommend / potions to break a family curse or even / improve your hex life! She's also famous / for her considerable charm. Friends say / her laugh is absolutely bewitching! / Tracy Larsen / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QFO6302

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