Mug, Hallmark, Ruth Morehead, Three Angels Praying, “Peace Love & Joy to You” Coffee Mug, Ceramic, Vintage

• Vintage Mug, Ruth Morehead, Three Angels Praying, Novelty Tea & Coffee Mug, Mug Collectors, Holiday / Christmas, Houston Harvest Gifts, Hallmark, (Discontinued)
• Made in: China
• Vintage:  1980’s
• Details:  This vintage Hallmark mug featuring Ruth Morehead’s charming “Three Angels Praying” design, (debuted in 1977), has become a classic for the holidays, helping you celebrate with Peace, Love, and Joy.  Same image on both sides.  Crafted from ceramic, it’s perfect for sipping your favorite tea or coffee. The bottom is stamped with the Houston Harvest Gift Products logo plus marked as a Hallmark licensed item.  A delightful find for mug collectors, Ruth Morehead fans and coffee lovers.  This is a treasured image that will bring a happy touch of nostalgia with every sip. 
• Material:  Ceramic
• Dimensions:  3.75 inches Tall, 3.0 inches in Diameter (top opening).
• Condition:  Vintage – Used.  Excellent Vintage Condition.  No other issues noted, looks like it’s never been used.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can’t accept returns.  Please remember these are ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.

Ruth J. Evans Morehead was was born Nov. 2, 1926, in Leavenworth, WA. She attended Cornish Art School in Seattle where she honed her craft. She married William DeWitt Morehead in 1946. While working at a major greeting card company, she worked her way up from glitter application to art director. In 1975 she left to start her own company, Morehead Inc. She worked on illustrations, greeting cards, calendars and other gifts and licensed her art for international marketers. Her line of over 3,000 characters had international appeal, customers world wide could not resist her adorable designs. Ruth Morehead died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004 at home, she was 78. Her work continues to be highly desirable and collectible.  This “Three Little Angels” design debuted in 1977, originally as a Christmas card, becoming Hallmark’s best-selling Christmas card. In its first 20 years, it was sent over 36 million times. In 2019, Hallmark updated the design to feature three African American angels.