Hallmark "Walt Disney's Pinocchio: Jiminy Cricket" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2001

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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

2001

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5012

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: (C) DISNEY / 2001 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Walt Disney's / Pinocchio / Jiminy Cricket / Walt Disney's Pinocchio / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: One chilly night, Jiminy Cricket stumbled / upon a cozy cottage owned by Geppetto the / woodcarver. Kindly old Geppetto wished that / his new puppet, Pinocchio, would come to / life. The Blue Fairy granted his wish and / appointed Jiminy as Pinocchio's conscience! / In gallant attempts to teach Pinocchio right / from wrong, Jiminy followed him from / adventure to adventure--on the stage, on / Pleasure Island, even into the mouth of / Monstro the Whale. With Jiminy by his side, / Pinocchio finally proved himself worthy of / becoming a real boy. Disney's classic Pinocchio / was released in 1940. / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) DISNEY / www.disney.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXD4185