Hallmark Ornaments by Duane Unruh

Duane Unruh approached the Keepsake format as a compact stage, using sculpted detail to establish character and occasion. A total of 231 distinct designs is currently documented between 1978 through 2011. Series such as NFL Collection, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Hoop Stars, Club Ornaments, and Limited Edition gave Duane Unruh opportunities to revisit a theme over time while still making each annual ornament feel individual.

NFL Collection provides one of the clearest ways to follow the work; Mr. and Mrs. Claus highlights a different side of the portfolio; Ornaments such as 1978 Red Cardinal, Rare, 1993 Silver Santa, and 1996 The Birds' Christmas Tree, Nature's Sketchbook mark useful points in the chronology. That combination of continuity and variety is the reason collectors can recognize a career rather than merely a sequence of products.