Hallmark "Affection for Confections" Christmas Ornaments, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6050

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornaments: 2004 / (C) DISNEY / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Disney / Christmas 2004 / AFFECTION FOR CONFECTIONS / set of 2 ornaments ensemble de 2 decorations on back of packaging: AFFECTION FOR CONFECTIONS / When Minnie is mixing the batter / And Mickey's in charge of the baking, / You'd better believe something yummy / Is what our two friends will be making. / Each batch must be tested and tasted / And pass the most thorough inspections-- / That's why Mickey's tummy is rounder / Than one of his Christmas confections. / 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 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) Disney / www.disney.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QRP4291