Hallmark "Cat Naps Series" Christmas Ornament, 1996

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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

1996

Creator Notes

Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2162

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 1996 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Cat Naps / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Dill Rhodus / Third in the Cat Naps Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / I've been busy all day long / playing with our Christmas tree. / Now I'll doze and dream awhile... / what will Santa bring for ME! on top of packaging: Hallmark