Hallmark "Do Not Disturb Bear" Christmas Ornament, 1985

01

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

1985

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.1297

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Do not / disturb / 'til / Christmas on front of packaging: Do not / disturb / 'til / Christmas / DO NOT DISTURB BEAR / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT on back of packaging: "Do not disturb till Christmas!" / Please tip-toe past my bed! / I just can't stand the waiting, / so I'll hibernate instead! / "Do not disturbe till Christmas!" / For in my dreams I see / Honeypots and lots of lots / of goodies just for me! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Do Not Disturb Bear" Christmas Ornament, 1985