Hallmark "Merry Fishmas" Christmas Ornament, 1994

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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

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Don Palmiter for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.3167

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Merry Fishmas on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / No wishing for this mouse! / His "catch" won't get away, / He's fishing for some Yuletide fun-- / A "keeper" holiday! on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Merry Fishmas" Christmas Ornament, 1994