Hallmark "Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series: Home Cooking" Christmas Ornament, 1987

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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

1987

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.1622

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 1987 / DEC. / 24 on front of packaging: Hallmark / HOME COOKING / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / DATED 1987 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Second in the Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Santa takes a little pause / To talk to Mrs. Santa Claus, / Her cookies are a treat he wouldn't miss! / She's the one who makes him jolly / (Not the Christmas trees or holly), / That is why he's asking for a kiss! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX483-7