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