Hallmark "The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Phoebus and Esmeralda" Christmas Ornament, 1997

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THF184615 / Hallmark "The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Phoebus and Esmeralda" 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

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.2577

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Disney's / The / HUNCHBACK / of NOTRE DAME / Phoebus and Esmeralda / The Hunchback of Notre Dame on back of packaging: Esmeralda, the beautiful Gypsy dancer, / meets Phoebus, the handsome Captain of / the Guard, while dancing at the Festival / of Fools, but their first encounter is a bit / tempestuous. As their story unfolds in / Disney's animated film The Hunchback of / Notre Dame, Esmeralda befriends / Quasimodo, the timid bell ringer, whose / courage makes it possible for Esmeralda / and Phoebus to be together. / Sculpted by / Ken Crow / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark
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