Hallmark "Feliz Navidad" Christmas Ornament, 1995

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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

1995

Creator Notes

Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1892

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Feliz Navidad / 1995 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Feliz Navidad on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / "Feliz Navidad!" is the greeting / of this happy little mouse / As he prepares for Christmas / in his chile-pepper house. on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Feliz Navidad" Christmas Ornament, 1995