Hallmark "The Clauses on Vacation" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2808
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Clauses on Vacation / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Second in The Clauses on Vacation Series. / Look for series verification 2 / on this ornament. / When planning their vacation trip, / the Clauses took a notion / To trade some sledding in the snow / for bobbing in the ocean. / Sculpted by / Bob Siedler / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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