Hallmark "Disney's The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Dream" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 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 Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6853

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of gowned Ariel ornament: 2008 / (C) DISNEY / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: Miniature / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / DISNEY'S / THE LITTLE / MERMAID / Ariel's Dream / Disney's The Little Mermaid / 2 christmas ornaments 2 decorations de noel on back of packaging: Ariel's Dream / Disney's The Little Mermaid / At home in her kingdom / far under the sea, / Ariel dives and swims / so gracefully... / but deep in her heart, / she's dreaming to dance, / which leads her to land-- / to her prince...and romance! / Katrina Bricker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) DISNEY / www.disney.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM8131