Hallmark "Mischievous Kittens Series" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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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

2009

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6794

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2009 / [TM] / (C) Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 11 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / Mischievous Kittens / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Mischievous Kittens / Kitty purrs and looks your way / with bright blue eyes aglow. / She's found her favorite Christmas toy-- / this sprig of mistletoe! / Nina Aube / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Eleventh in the Series. / Look for 11 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc./ Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX8115