Hallmark "Peppermint 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 Taiwan

Object ID

2019.65.510

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Synthetic fiber

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

tag on back of ornament: Main No. 96 / Mass. Lic. No. T196 / Ohio 6347 Mo. / Reg. No. Pa. 252 / Contents / All New Material / Cotton and / Synthetic Fibers