Hallmark "Disney's Beauty and the Beast: A Magical Night" Christmas Ornament, 2008

THF362509 / Hallmark "Disney's Beauty and the Beast: A Magical Night" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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

2008

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6828

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Beauty and the Beast on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) DISNEY / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QXD4111 on front of packaging: Magic / Sound and Motion / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / DISNEY / PRINCESS / A Magical Night / Disney's Beauty and the Beast / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: A Magical Night / Disney's Beauty and the Beast / On a magical night / that's so perfect and right / for a simply spectacular feast, / as the candles burn low / and the stars above glow, / Belle twirls in the arms of her Beast. / Wind the key on the ornament base to see / Belle and her Prince twirl on the dance floor / and hear the unforgettable main theme from / this classic Disney film. / Patricia Andrews / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fin decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) DISNEY / "Beauty and the Beast" / Music by Alan Menken and Words by Howard Ashman / (C) 1991 Walt Disney Music Company (ASCAP)/Wonderland / Music Company, Inc. (BMI) / All Rights Reserved / www.disney.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD4111
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