Hallmark "Mistletoe Miss Series" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.3557

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cloth
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of teddy bear ornament: (C) Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mistletoe Miss / DECORATION DES FETES / SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS ENSEMBLE DE 2 DECORATIONS / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in the Mistletoe Miss Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / "Just before Christmas, I'm as good / as can be..." Almost every child recites / that magical phrase at holiday time, / and little girls especially seem to grow / sweeter and sweeter every day. On / Christmas Eve, this lovely lass has / taken a bubble bath and is going to / bed early, accompanied by her favorite / teddy bear. She knows that Santa / won't come till they're sound asleep! / Come dawn, her cozy cap and warm / gown will be just right for tiptoeing / in to see the surprises under the tree. / A different Mistletoe Miss will / appear each year, modeling clothing / of real fabric. Jointed arms and legs / make this series of ornaments ideal for / posing. / Sculpted by / Nina Aube / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Porcelain - 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 Sri Lanka QX8092
Hallmark "Mistletoe Miss Series" Christmas Ornaments, 2001