Hallmark "Mischievous Kittens Series" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

Designed by Nina Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.6382

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: Treats / 2006 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2006 / Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. / 8 on front of packaging: SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Mischievous Kittens / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Eighth in the Series. Look for the 8 on this ornament. / Mischievous Kittens / This busy little kitty / wouldn't say he's misbehaving... / Just using feline instincts well / to satisfy a craving! / Nina Aube / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX2483