Hallmark "Hallmark Archives Series: Donald's Surprising Gift" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Katrina Bricker for 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
2019.65.2566
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Exclusive / Collector's / Card / Inside / MICKEY & CO. / Donald's Surprising Gift / Hallmark Archives Series / NEW SERIES ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
First in the Hallmark Archives Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Donald is quite sure he knows the perfect way to / wrap a gift-until he gets in over his head! Inspired by a / Hallmark greeting card created more than 50 years ago, / this Keepsake Ornament is the first in a series celebrating / the long association between Walt Disney and Hallmark. / A Commemorative Card, based on the original artwork / from the Hallmark Archives and Design Collctions, is / enclosed. / Sculpted by Katrina Bricker / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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