Hallmark "Mouse Warming Gift" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2003
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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
2003
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by 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
2019.65.5064
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Felt (Textile)
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of mouse with candy cane ornament:
2003 / (C) HMK.
on back of mouse with gift ornament:
(C) HMK.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / MOUSE-WARMING GIFT / MINIATURE / set of 3 ornaments ensemble de 3 decorations
on back of packaging:
MOUSE-WARMING GIFT / Snug and warm, / two little mice / find mitten living / "furry" nice! / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted and Fabric - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4999
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