Hallmark "Walt Disney's Fantasia: The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Christmas Ornament, 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

2019.65.6052

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) DISNEY / HMK. CDS. / QXD5011 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Disney / FEATURES / LIGHT / Christmas 2004 / THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE / WALT DISNEY'S Fantasia / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE / WALT DISNEY'S Fantasia / Abracadabra! An apprentice's first attempt to cast spells / unexpectedly turns into a wild, wet adventure that has / charmed audiences for over 60 years. The animated classic / Fantasia is described by Disney as "a grand mixture of / comedy, fantasy, ballet, drama, impressionism, color, sound, / and epic fury." Mickey Mouse's feature role endures / because of its amusing nature set against a lush, stirring / concert piece by French composer Paul Dukas. / Battery-operated light. Press rock in front of Mickey. / Instructions printed inside box. / 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 QXD5011