Hallmark "Disney's Mulan: Mulan, Mushu and Cri-Kee" Christmas Ornaments, 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

2019.65.2892

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Disney's / MULAN / Mulan, Mushu, and Cri-Kee / Disney's Mulan / SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS on back of packaging: Determined to bring honor to her family, Mulan must defy the traditions / of her people and do what is in her heart. / The 2000-year-old legend of this high-spirited young woman is beautifully / told in Disney's 36th animated film, entitled Mulan. The film's theater debut is in 1998. / This set of Keepsake Ornaments depicts Mulan with the loyal friends who / accompany her on her incredible adventure. Mushu is the diminutive dragon and / Cri-Kee is a cheerful cricket, an ancient symbol of good luck. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998