Hallmark "Kittens in Toyland Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1989
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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
1989
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4006
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
2 / (C) 1989 / Hmk. Cds.
on front of packaging:
Collector's Series / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
KITTENS IN TOYLAND / Second in Kittens in Toyland Series. / Look for series verification 2 on ornament. / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT / Keepsake Miniature Ornaments bring / you a special way to celebrate Christmas. / Sculpted with care by a Hallmark artist, / this handcrafted series ornament, / "Kittens in Toyland," will become part / of your holiday tradition.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QXM561-2 / QXM5612U
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