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
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
2019.65.1425
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
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