Hallmark "Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series: A Handwarming Present" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3174

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: To / Santa on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Handwarming Present / Mr. and Mrs. Claus / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Ninth in the Mr. and Mrs. Claus Series. / Look for series verification 9 on this ornament. / The Clauses are a special pair / Who love to laugh and hug and share. / They both indulge each other's every whim. / These mittens made by Mrs. Claus / Mean everything to him because / He'll always have a part of her with him! on top of packaging: Hallmark