Hallmark "The Pocahontas Collection: Captain John Smith and Meeko" 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 Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2055

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: (C) Disney / Hmk. Cds. Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Captain John Smith and Meeko / THE POCAHONTAS COLLECTION on back of packaging: Handcrafted / The clever, every-hungry raccoon named Meeko / knows just how to get a biscuit treat from Captain / John Smith! In Disney's animated film Pocahontas, / the English soldier explores the Virginia forest / with the daughter of the Powhatan Indian Chief / and learns to appreciate the woodland creatures, / as well as the customs of the Native American / people. / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments inspired / by Disney's Pocahontas: "Pocahontas," "Pocahontas / and Captain John Smith" and "Percy, Flit and / Meeko." on top of packaging: Hallmark