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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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