Hallmark "Kitty Cart" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1989
01
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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Joyce Pattee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Korea.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
Keywords |
|---|