Hallmark "Merry "Swiss" Mouse" Christmas Ornament, 1992

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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

1992

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2473

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on right side of ornament: MERRY / "SWISS" / MOUSE / 1992 on front of packaging: CLIP-ON! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Merry "Swiss" Mouse on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / This appealing ornament attaches to / your tree or wreath with a special clip. / Not a creature was stirring / In all of the house, / Except for this nibbling / "Merry 'Swiss' Mouse"! / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX511-4