Hallmark "Do Not Disturb Bear" Christmas Ornament, 1985
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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
1985
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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