Hallmark "Walt Disney's Cinderella: Cinderella's Coach" Christmas Ornament, 1998

THF186709 / Hallmark "Walt Disney's Cinderella: Cinderella's Coach" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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

1998

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2806

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: C on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Walt Disney's / Cinderella / Cinderella's Coach / Walt Disney's Cinderella on back of packaging: When Cinderella needs a carriage to take her to the ball, her fairy / godmother waves a wand-and an ordinary pumpkin becomes an elegant / coach. Of course, Cinderella must return home before the spell ends, at / the last stroke of midnight... / This intricately detailed Keepsake Ornament was inspired by Walt / Disney's classic 1950 animated film Cinderella. Look for the Keepsake / Magic Ornament featuring Cinderella dancing with the prince at the / ball, at your Hallmark retailer. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted -Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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