Hallmark "Mickey's Skating Party" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5297

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Technique

Silver plating (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: (C) DISNEY / 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / DISNEY / MICKEY'S SKATING PARTY / decorations des fetes packaging, back: MICKEY'S SKATING PARTY / Old Man Winter's here, / and none too soon for Mickey's friends. / They're having so much fun, / they hope the season never ends! / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Silver-Plated - Dated 2002 packaging, side: (C) DISNEY / www.disney.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD4913