Hallmark "Disney's Cinderella: Gus and Jaq" Christmas Ornament, 1997

THF184295 / Hallmark "Disney's Cinderella: Gus and Jaq" Christmas Ornament, 1997
01

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

1997

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2536

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Walt Disney's / Cinderella / Gus and Jaq / "Cinderella" on back of packaging: Gus and Jaq take great pride in polishing / a glass slipper for their friend, Cinderella. / It's as if the two clever mice know that / someday such a slipper might be used to / identify the beautiful girl who wins the / heart of Prince Charming. Gus and Jaq / are two of the unforgettable characters / in Walt Disney's 1950 classic animated / film, Cinderella. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
02

Related Content

  • Disneyland souvenir books
    article

    Happy Anniversary, Disneyland!

      Considered America’s first theme park, Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, in Anaheim, California.