Hallmark "The Pocahontas Collection: Pocahontas and Captain John Smith" 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

2019.65.2058

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Pocahontas and Captain John Smith / THE POCAHONTAS COLLECTION on back of packaging: Handcrafted / Disney's animated film Pocahontas is a tale of love's / power to show us the path of peace. Beautiful, spirited / and independent, the daughter of the Powhatan Indian / Chief loves the Earth; while the fearless and intelligent / English soldier has come to the New World to tame the / land. Their meeting will change their lives and the lives / of their peoples forever. / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments inspired by / Disney's Pocahontas: "Pocahontas," "Captain John Smith / and Meeko" and "Percy, Flit and Meeko." on top of packaging: Hallmark