Hallmark "Romantic Vacations Series: Donald and Daisy In Venice" 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

2019.65.3015

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MICKEY & CO. / Donald and Daisy in Venice / Romantic Vacations / NEW SERIES ORNAMENT on back of packaging: First in the Romantic Vacations Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / The world is a beautiful place when you're sightseeing with your sweetie! / This new series will feature either Mickey and Minnie or Donald and Daisy, visiting a different glamorous location each year. / This year, Donald demonstrates great skill as a gondolier on the canals of / Venice. He knows how much his darling Daisy loves to see--and be seen in-- / the very best places! This ornament reflects the charming styling of 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 ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
Hallmark "Romantic Vacations Series: Donald and Daisy In Venice" Christmas Ornament, 1998