Hallmark "Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series: Holiday Duet" Christmas Ornament, 1989
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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
1989
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1014
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
WE WISH YOU / A / Merry Christmas / 1989
on inside of ornament:
...AND A / Happy New Year!
on front of packaging:
COLLECTOR'S SERIES / HOLIDAY DUET / Handcrafted Ornament / Dated 1989
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / Favorite Christmas carols / ring out oh-so-merrily, / Especially when the Clauses / sing in two-part harmony! / Fourth in the Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament.
on bottom of packaging:
(c)1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX457-5 / 23-278-9112
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