Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series: Star" Christmas Ornament, 1988
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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
1988
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in Sri Lanka, connector cord made in Taiwan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4563
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, front:
1988
packaging, front:
Lighted / ORNAMENT / Chris Mouse Star Dated 1988
packaging, back:
Lighted / ORNAMENT / Chris Mouse / Star / A unique ornament - lights up your Christmas / with a bit of Keepsake Magic! / Plugs easily and quickly into any of the light / bulb sockets on a miniature tree light string. Use / only with standard U.L. listed light strings of 3.5- / or 6-volt bulbs. / Handy connector cord and two light bulbs / included. Connector cord allows ornament to / hang freely on the tree, away from / the light string. / Complete display instructions en- / closed. / Fourth in the Chris Mouse Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament.
packaging, top:
Hallark / KEEPSAKE / Magic
packaging, underside:
[TM] / Hallmark / (C) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Ornament Made in Sri Lanka / Connector Cord Made in Taiwan QLX715-4 U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218
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