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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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