Hallmark "Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series: Popcorn Party" Christmas Ornament, 1990

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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

1990

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.759

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1990 on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1990 / Popcorn Party / Mr. and Mrs. Claus on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1990 / Fifth in the Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / Mrs. Claus just loves to string / fresh popcorn for the tree-- / Santa thinks it's fun to munch / while helping cheerfully! / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX439-3