Hallmark "Adorable Adornments: Mrs. Claus" Christmas Ornament, 1975
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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
1975
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.141
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Figurine / Ornament / Tree-Trimmer / Collection
on back of packaging:
Mrs. Claus / Hallmark
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / Hand Painted / Christmas / Ornament
on bottom of packaging:
Manufactured for / Hallmark Cards, Inc., / Kansas City, Mo. 64141 / Made in Hong Kong
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Related Content
Set
A Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Hallmark Artists
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Hallmark Keepsake ornament artists are a special group. They often started out their artistic careers by drawing, painting, or illustrating. But something attracted them to sculpting, and especially to sculpting Keepsake ornaments. They love creating ornaments that make people smile and that have an enduring quality to them.