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Hallmark "Popping Good Times" Christmas Ornament, 1993

THF350659 / Hallmark "Popping Good Times" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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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

1993

Creator Notes

Designed by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.4211

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of mouse with popcorn ornament: CHEESE / POPCORN / 1993 on back of mouse with popcorn ornament: (C) 1993 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on bottom of mouse with popcorn popper ornament: (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Popping Good Times / Set of 2 Ornaments / HANG-TOGETHER on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / These mice are looking forward to "Popping / Good Times" on your tree. Simply hang the / mouse with the popcorn bag on a branch above / the mouse with the popper to see how this / special pair pops up a cheesy treat. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX539-2