Hallmark "Walt Disney's Cinderella: Cinderella and Prince Charming" Christmas Ornament, 2003

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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

2003

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3836

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2003 / (C) DISNEY / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / FEATURES / MOVEMENT / Christmas 2003 / Disney / CINDERELLA AND PRINCE CHARMING / Walt Disney's Cinderella / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: CINDERELLA AND PRINCE CHARMING / Walt Disney's Cinderella / Prince Charming can't believe his eyes when he first meets / the girl of his dreams, Cinderella. Where has she been all / his life? Her shy, innocent smile and guileless manner win / his heart in the time it takes him to reach for her dainty / hand. The Prince doesn't yet know of the search it will take / to find her again, but he does know that from this moment, / he will dream of no other. / Disney's Cinderella has been charming audiences since / its introduction on February 15, 1950. To see the Prince / kiss Cinderella's hand, pull gently on the slipper below / the ornament. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: (C) Disney / www.disney.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD5139