Hallmark "Long Winter's Nap" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1996

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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

1996

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4885

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Z.Z. NAP / SARDINES on back of ornament: (C) 1996 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Long Winter's Nap / MINIATURE on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / This tiny mouse is dozing / in a cozy, wool nightcap- / His bed has been recycled, / courtesy of "Z. Z. Nap"! / Mfd. for and (C) 1996 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4244 on top of packaging: Hallmark