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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Williams 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
2019.65.2586
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
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