Hallmark "Walt Disney's Dumbo: Dumbo's First Flight" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by 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
2019.65.2758
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Walt Disney's / DUMBO / Dumbo's First Flight / Walt Disney's Dumbo
on back of packaging:
Walt Disney's classic film Dumbo was first released in 1941. Dumbo is the baby circus elephant born with / huge ears. He and his mother suffer humiliation from / the other elephants and from the kids visiting the circus. / But humiliation turns to triumph as Dumbo, through / the help of his mouse friend Timothy, is surprised to / discover that he can use the oversized ears to fly. / Audiences everywhere have fallen in love with the / cute elephant who soars above his situation in life. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) DISNEY / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD4117
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