Hallmark "Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series: Shall We Dance" Christmas Ornament, 1988

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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

1988

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.1425

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 1988 on front of packaging: Hallmark / SHALL WE DANCE / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT - DATED 1988 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Third in the Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Santa takes time / from his holiday chores / To dance with the lady / he truly adores! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in China QX401-1