Hallmark "Disney's The Little Mermaid: Ariel" 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 Nello Williams for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2586

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Disney's / THE LITTLE / MERMAID / Ariel / The Little Mermaid on back of packaging: In a kingdom beneath the sea, there lives a / beautiful mermaid princess...and so begins the story of Ariel in Disney's classic 1989 film / The Little Mermaid. As independent as she is / lovely, Ariel daydreams of becoming human and / trades her bell-like voice for a chance to win / the heart of a human prince. Ariel's best friend, / shy little Flounder, and a calypso-singing crab / named Sebastian will pitch in to help make her / dreams come true. / This Keepsake Ornament features Ariel, with / Flounder and Sebastian "swimming" nearby. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Disney's The Little Mermaid: Ariel" Christmas Ornament, 1997