Hallmark "Disney's Mickey Mouse" Christmas Ornament, 1981

THF177441 / Hallmark "Disney's Mickey Mouse" Christmas Ornament, 1981
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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

1981

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States

Object ID

2019.65.25

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: CHRISTMAS / 1981 on back of ornament: Christmas is a time of magic, It's the season of surprise! Everything begins to sparkle Right before your very eyes! on front of packaging: MICKEY MOUSE / $4.50 / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: MICKEY MOUSE / Hallmark on back of packaging: MICKEY MOUSE / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / SATIN ORNAMENT / MICKEY MOUSE / DATED 1981 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark Cards, Inc., KC., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX805-5