Hallmark "The Clauses on Vacation" Christmas Ornament, 1997

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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

1997

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2539

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1997 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Clauses on Vacation / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in The Clauses on Vacation Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Can a vacation ever come soon enough or last long enough? / Santa and Mrs. Claus enjoy getting ready for Christmas, / of course, but they look forward to having time off / just as much as you do? / This new series will portray the North Pole pair enjoying / a different "dream vacation" each year. / Sculpted by / Bob Siedler / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark