Hallmark "Disney: Featuring Mickey and His Friends" Christmas Ornament, 1977

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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

1977

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong

Object ID

2019.65.14

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: MERRY CHRISTMAS / 1977 on front of packaging: Satin Ornament sticker on front of packaging: SALE / 1.75 on back of packaging: Satin Ornament / 350QX133-5 on top of packaging: Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / Satin / Ornament / Featuring Mickey and His Friends / Dated 1977
Hallmark "Disney: Featuring Mickey and His Friends" Christmas Ornament, 1977