Hallmark "Mischievous Kittens Series" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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
2000
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Nina Aube 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
2019.65.2340
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Pony for Christmas / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Second in the Mischievous Kittens Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Kitty jumped upon the cage / to hear the birdie's song, / And now he swings there in midair-- / till someone comes along! / Sculpted by / Nina Aube / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6641
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