Hallmark "Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Peter Rabbit: Don't Get into Mischief" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5436
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
BEATRIX POTTER [TM] / (C) FW & Co. 2002 / 2002 / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / PETER / RABBIT / 100 / YEARS / Christmas 2002 / DON'T GET INTO MISCHIEF / Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Peter Rabbit / decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
DON'T GET INTO MISCHIEF / Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Peter Rabbit / In 1902, a London publishing house put out a / book based on an illustrated letter Beatrix Potter / had written to a friend's child. One hundred / years later, The Tale of Peter Rabbit continues / to entertain children throughout the world. / In this scene, Peter's mother is getting him / dressed for the day and giving him some play- / time instructions Peter will later ignore, leading / to a dangerous chase around Mr. McGregor's / garden. / This Keepsake Ornament celebrates the 100th / anniversary of the first publication of The Tale / of Peter Rabbit. It remains one of the most / beloved and enduring stories any child has / ever known. / LaDene Votruba / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002
packaging, underside:
THE WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER / FREDERICK WARNE / BEATRIX POTTER [TM] (C) Frederick Warne & Co. 2002 / Frederick Warne & Co. is the owner of all copyrights / and trademarks in the Beatrix Potter characters, names / and illustrations. / Licensed by (C)opyrights Group. / Visit the Peter Rabbit website at: www.peterrabbit.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2906
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