Hallmark "Mistletoad" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2002

THF359847 / Hallmark "Mistletoad" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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

2002

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5028

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2002 on inside back of ornament: HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / MISTLETOAD / MINIATURE / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: MISTLETOAD / She's ready. She's armed. / This is too good to miss. / Her holiday mission? / Get people to kiss! / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Nina Aube / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Porcelain - Dated 2002 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4563