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

Creator Notes

Designed by Katrina Bricker for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "Hallmark Archives Series: Donald's Surprising Gift" Christmas Ornament, 1997