Hallmark "Disney's Mickey & Co.: Mickey's Long Shot" 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 Bob Siedler 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
2019.65.2597
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MICKEY & CO. / Mickey's Long Shot / Mickey & Co.
on back of packaging:
Mickey's about to discover that a possible "hole in / one" has just become a "try, try again." Of course, / he'll take another confident swing at it! This wistful / situation is sculpted and painted in the classic styling / of the 1920s and 1930s, when Walt Disney's animated / films portrayed Mickey Mouse and his friends with / expressive pie-shaped eyes. Look for other Keepsake / Ornaments depicting these beloved characters at / your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by Bob Siedler / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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