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

Creator Notes

Designed by Joanne Eschrich of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Anniversary Edition" Christmas Ornaments, 1997