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

Creator Notes

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

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