Hallmark "Keepsake Signature Collection: Mrs. Claus' Cupboard" Christmas Ornaments with Display Base, 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

Base designed by Linda Sickman, Robert Chad, Don Palmiter, Anita Marra Rogers and Dill Rhodus. Ornaments designed by Linda Sickman, Julia Lee, John Collin Francis, LaDene Votruba, Ed Seale, Patricia Andrews, Duane Unruh, Joyce Lyle, Ken Crow and Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.

Object ID

2019.65.3895

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of collector plate ornament: (C) HMK. on bottom of angel, both Santas, ark and Christmas tree ornaments: (C) 1994 / Hmk. Cds. on bottom of mice with books, creche and church ornaments: (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on back of cupboard base: 1994 / LaDene / R. Chad / Bob Siedler on bottom of cupboard base: KEEPSAKE / Signature Collection / (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc.