Hallmark "The Clauses on Vacation" Christmas Ornament, 1999

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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

1999

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2953

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 99 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Clauses on Vacation / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third and Final / in The Clauses on Vacation Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / Santa's out two-steppin' / with his jolly Mrs. Claus... / They barely hear the music / for the cheering and applause! / Sculpted by / Bob Siedler / For decorative use only / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6399