Hallmark "Mischievous Kittens Series" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5891

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) 2004 HMK. / 6 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / MISCHIEVOUS KITTENS / CLIP-ON / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: MISCHIEVOUS / KITTENS / Someone's intent / on untrimming the tree... / Someone is batting / the birdie to see-- / "What are these wonders / and are they for me?" / Someone as cute / as a kitty can be! / Nina Aube / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Sixth in the Series. / Look for 6 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX8194