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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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