Hallmark "Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series: A Fitting Moment" Christmas Ornament, 1993

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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

1993

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3282

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 1993 / DEC. / 24 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1993 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Fitting Moment / Mr. and Mrs. Claus / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Eighth in the Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series. / Look for series verification 8 on this ornament. / Santa Claus loves Christmas Eve, / With all those snacks the children leave, / Though now he wonders why his clothes are snug. / But Mrs. Claus won't mention it, / She just lets out his coat a bit. / It only means there's more of him to hug! on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX420-2