Hallmark "Popcorn Mouse" Christmas Ornament, 1986
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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
1986
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1564
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
POPCORN MOUSE / Handcrafted Ornament / Dated 1986
back of packaging:
It's time to string the popcorn / and decorate the tree-- / It's time to have a holiday / as merry as can be! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
top of packaging:
Hallmark
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