Hallmark "Kitty Cart" 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 Joyce Pattee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Korea.

Object ID

2019.65.4033

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) 1989 HALLMARK / CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: KITTY CART / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT on back of packaging: KITTY CART / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT / Keepsake Miniature Ornaments bring you / a special way to celebrate Christmas. This / handcrafted "Kitty Cart," created with / care by a Hallmark artist, 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 Korea QXM572-2 / QXM5722U