Hallmark "Mischievous Kittens Series" Christmas Ornament, 2001

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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

2001

Creator Notes

Designed by Nina Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Indonesia.

Object ID

2019.65.3536

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 2001 on back of ornament: (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 3 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mischievous Kittens / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third in the Mischievous Kittens Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / What a super Christmas toy / this little kitten's found-- / Before he even touches it, / it starts to roll around! / Sculpted by / Nina Aube / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Indonesia QX8025
Hallmark "Mischievous Kittens Series" Christmas Ornament, 2001