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

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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