Hallmark "Romantic Vacations Series: Mickey and Minnie in Paradise" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2990

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: MM / + / MM / 99 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mickey & Co. / Mickey and Minnie in Paradise / Romantic Vacations / SERIES ORNAMENT on back of packaging: Second in the Romantic Vacations Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / The tropical sands of Hawaii provide the perfect / romantic setting for Mickey and Minnie. Mickey / plays the guitar for Minnie as she tells the story / of their love in the expressive language of the hula / dance. / The second ornament in the Romantic Vacations / Series 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 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) DISNEY / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXD4049
Hallmark "Romantic Vacations Series: Mickey and Minnie in Paradise" Christmas Ornament, 1999