Hallmark "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Anniversary Edition" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Joanne Eschrich of 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
2019.65.2626
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Walt Disney's / Snow White / and the Seven Dwarfs / Snow White-Set of 2 Ornaments / ANNIVERARY EDITION
on back of packaging:
"Once upon a time there was a princess named / Snow White..." And so begins the beloved fairy tale / that in 1937 became Walt Disney's first feature-length / animated film. It took three years' worth of work and / hundreds of talented artists to complete the masterpiece. / Especially memorable are the scenes with Snow White / and the Dwarfs who befriend her: Dopey (depicted in / this special commemorative design), Bashful, Doc, / Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy and Sneezy. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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