Hallmark "Walt Disney's Dumbo: Hello, Dumbo!" Christmas Ornament, 2001

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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

2001

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4144

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2001 / (C) DISNEY / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Walt Disney's / DUMBO / Hello, Dumbo! / Walt Disney's Dumbo / DECORATION DES FETES / 60th ANNIVERSARY on back of packaging: When Mrs. Jumbo, the circus elephant, wishes for / a baby, she's expecting a cute little elephant--not / one with such great big ears! The other circus / performers laugh and tell the baby he should join / the clowns' act. They even call him "Dumbo." / Fortunately, the little elephant soon finds some good / friends of his own, including Timothy Q. Mouse. / They help Dumbo discover that his big ears can / make him a very special elephant, indeed, he's the / only one who can FLY! / Walt Disney's classic film Dumbo debuted in movie / theaters on October 23, 1941. It was Disney's fourth / full-length animated feature, and in 1980, became / the first to be released on video. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) DISNEY / www.disney.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD4162