Hallmark "Cat Naps Series" Christmas Ornament, 1998

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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

1998

Creator Notes

Designed by Katrina Bricker for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2696

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Cat Naps / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fifth and Final in the Cat Naps Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / A basket filled with laundry / is a perfect place for napping, / But I'll keep both ears open / for the sound of reindeer tapping. / Sculpted by / Katrina Bricker / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 -1998
Hallmark "Cat Naps Series" Christmas Ornament, 1998