Hallmark "Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series: Merry Mistletoe Time" Christmas Ornament, 1986

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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

1986

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.1551

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1986 on front of packaging: NEW / SERIES! / MR. AND MRS. CLAUS / MERRY MISTLETOE TIME--DATED 1986 / First in the new Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / $13.00 / QX402-6 on sides of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT back of packaging: This beautifully detailed, / handcrafted ornament is first in a / new Keepsake Ornament Col- / lectible Series portraying Mr. and / Mrs. Santa Claus. Like all fine / collectibles, this piece displays a / special verification symbol that / tells you its place in the series. / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in China top of packaging: Hallmark