Hallmark "Mickey's Holiday Parade Series: Donald Plays the Cymbals" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2989
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mickey & Co. / Donald Plays the Cymbals / Mickey's Holiday Parade / SERIES ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
Third in the Mickey's Holiday Parade Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / Donald joins the Disney parade with the brassy / clash of cymbals. His excited antics add to the thrill / of this holiday parade. Donald is the second musician / to follow Bandleader Mickey in his festive march. / Along with the other characters, Donald has the / distinctive styling and pie-shaped eyes featured in / Walt Disney's animated films of the 1920s and 1930s. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) DISNEY / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXD4057
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