Hallmark "Unforgettable Villains Series: Cruella De Vil" 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

2019.65.3041

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Disney's / 101 / DALMATIANS / Cruella de Vil / Unforgettable Villains / NEW SERIES ORNAMENT on back of packaging: First in the Unforgettable Villains Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / It takes a great villain to make a great story, and Disney creates / some of the best! Colorful, crafty, and highly entertaining, Disney's / villains are masterpieces of evil intent. They add suspense to the / story and bring out the best in his heroes and heroines. The diabolical / Cruella de Vil is selfish, spoiled, and incredibly bad-tempered. Her / desire for a special Dalmatian fur coat inspires parents Pongo and / Perdita to hide their puppies in a most imaginative way. / This series of Keepsake Ornaments will feature a different villain / from Disney's classic movies each year. / 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