Hallmark "Walt Disney's Bambi: Skating Lesson" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4430

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2005 / (C) DISNEY / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / DISNEY / SKATING LESSON / Walt Disney's Bambi / decoration des fetes packaging, back: SKATING LESSON / Walt Disney's Bambi / What's a fawn to do? Bambi's tiny hooves / won't stay under him on hte slippery ice! / "Some fun, huh, Bambi?" squeals Thumper / as he encourages Bambi to try again. Though / Bambi can't help slipping and falling, he / can still laugh at his predicament during his / first attempt at skating on the frozen pond. / Bambi, Disney's fifth feature film, is an / endearing animated tale about nature's / beauty and the miracle of life. The film / debuted in 1942 and continues to entertain / new generations of children and their families. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: (C) Disney / www.disney.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD4242