Hallmark "Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty: Princess Aurora" 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

2019.65.3010

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Disney / CLASSICS / Walt Disney's / Sleeping / Beauty / Princess Aurora / Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty / SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS on back of packaging: On her 16th birthday, the golden-haired girl known / as Briar Rose learns her true identity. She is Princess / Aurora. As a baby, she was hidden in a cottage in the / woods, where three good fairies hoped to protect her / from an evil curse. / In this set of Keepsake Ornaments, the Princess is / receiving her crown from her friends and protectors-- / Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. / The scene was inspired by Walt Disney's richly colored / animated film Sleeping Beauty, which was first released / in 1959. / 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
Hallmark "Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty: Princess Aurora" Christmas Ornament, 1998