Hallmark "Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series: Gift Exchange" Christmas Ornament, 1992

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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

1992

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2488

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1992 on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Gift Exchange / Mr. and Mrs. Claus on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / Seventh in the Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series. / Look for series verification 7 on this ornament. / Santa bought a present / for his thoughtful, loving wife. / She's the merry in his Christmas / and the darling of his life. / And Mrs. Claus went shopping too, / for Santa, who's her beau. / She loves his dear and giving heart, / and, yes, his "ho-ho-ho!" / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX429-4