Hallmark "Mischievous Kittens Series" 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 Nina Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2969

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mischievous Kittens / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in the Mischievous Kittens Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / What will a curious kitty do next? Who / knows! That's the fun of watching these / tiny bundles of energy--and collecting all / the kittens in this new series of Keepsake / Ornaments. A different one will arrive / each year, ready to show you some of the / temptations that fill a kitten's world. / This year's cutie thinks it would be fun to / have a goldfish for a playmate, even though / the fishbowl does seem a bit slippery... / Sculpted by / Nina Aube / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6427
Hallmark "Mischievous Kittens Series" Christmas Ornament, 1999