Hallmark "Disney's Mickey & Co.: Mickey's Sky Rider" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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
2000
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2701
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on either side of ornament:
SKY RIDER
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Related Content
Set
A Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Airplanes
- 8 Artifacts
Hallmark's ornaments -- with their original designs, increasing variety, and appeal to diverse customers -- have revolutionized Christmas decorating and led to the popularity of ornament collecting. Hallmark designers occasionally looked to the sky for ideas. This set features a selection of ornaments inspired by airplanes.