Hallmark "Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp: Spaghetti Supper" Christmas Ornament, 2003

Summary

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.

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

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2003

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Rogers, Anita Marra 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3834

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2003 / (C) DISNEY / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Walt Disney's / Lady and the / TRAMP / Christmas 2003 / SPAGHETTI SUPPER / Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SPAGHETTI SUPPER / Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp / Ever since Lady and the Tramp opened in / 1955, it's been stealing moviegoers' hearts. / Disney created the story of a refined spaniel / who's charmed by a sweet-talking, streetwise / mutt. Lady falls for Tramp when he bravely / proves his devotion to her. In one memorable / scene, the two share a romantic moment over / a dish of spaghetti. They gaze adoringly into / each other's eyes...a classic, heartwarming / picture of true "puppy love." / To see Lady and Tramp kiss, gently pull on / the cord below the ornament. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: (C) Disney / www.disney.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD5099

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