Hallmark "Make-Believe Boat" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2876
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / BABY MICKEY & CO. / Make-Believe Boat / Baby Mickey & Co. / SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS.
on back of packaging:
Playing with boats is lots of fun - / even when you're very young and the / boat is "just pretend." In this adorable / design, it's easy to see that Mickey and / Minnie have been sweethears for a / very long time! / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments / featuring grown-up Mickey and Minnie / and the whole gang at your Hallmark / retailer. All feature the charming styling / and pie-shaped eyes that distinguished / Walt Disney's beloved characters in / the 1920s and 1930s. / 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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