Hallmark "Alice in Wonderland Series: Cheshire Cat" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1998

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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

1998

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4933

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

around front of ornament: Alice in Wonderland 1998 inside back of ornament: (C) 1998 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 4 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Alice in Wonderland / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Cheshire Cat / Fourth and final in the / Alice in Wonderland Series. / Look for series verification 4 on ornament. / Wearing a mysterious smile from ear to ear, / the Cheshire Cat ends this series of favorite / characters from Lewis Carroll's classic tale / Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4186