Hallmark "Peppermint Surprise" Christmas Ornament, 1996

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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

1996

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Pike for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2234

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Peppermint Surprise on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Sharon Pike / This mouse is quite beside himself / with joy--and there's good reason! / The "Peppermint's Surprise" he's found / should last all through the season! on top of packaging: Hallmark