Hallmark "Cat Naps Series" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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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
1994
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Dill Rhodus 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
2019.65.3094
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
KITTY'S / COOKIES / 1994
on side of ornament:
(C) 1994 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 1
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Cat Naps / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / First in the new Cat Naps Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Kittens need a lot of sleep so they / can cuddle and preen and play all / day. / You'll enjoy watching the ador- / able cats in this new series catch 40 / winks in purrfectly wonderful places!
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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