Hallmark "The Hercules Collection: Megara (Meg) and Pegasus" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow 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
2019.65.2569
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Disney's / HERCULES / Megara (Meg) and Pegasus / The Hercules Collection
on back of packaging:
In Disney's animated feature, Hercules, Megara, / "Meg," is as strong as she is beautiful. She stands / up to Nessus, saves Hercules from a falling / column, and keeps everybody laughing with her / sassy sense of humor. Hercules thinks Meg is / incredible. She's smart, she's funny, and she's / the prettiest girl he's ever seen. / This Keepsake Ornament pictures Meg with / Pegasus, the winged horse that has been / Hercules' loyal friend since childhood. / Another Keepsake Ornamet, depicting the / heroic Hercules with his bow and arrow, is / available at your Hallmark retailer. / For decorative use only. Not for small children. / Handcrafted
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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