Hallmark "Surfin' the Net" Christmas Ornament, 1999

Summary

Users must skillfully navigate the internet to find answers to their questions. In this Hallmark ornament from 1999, a computer-savvy mouse appears to have no problem with "Surfin' the Net," riding the waves of information on a computer "mouse."

Users must skillfully navigate the internet to find answers to their questions. In this Hallmark ornament from 1999, a computer-savvy mouse appears to have no problem with "Surfin' the Net," riding the waves of information on a computer "mouse."

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1999

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Seale, Ed 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Thailand 

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2718

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: NET / SURFER on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Surfin' the Net on back of packaging: A mouse is used to surf the net, / as you already know, / but when a mouse can surf a mouse, / the two make quite a show! / Sculpted by / Ed Seale / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX6607

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