Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series: Tales" Christmas Ornament, 1992

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THF361268 / Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series: Tales" Christmas Ornament, 1992
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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

1992

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in China, connector cord made in Taiwan.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.4735

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: CHRIS / MOUSE / TALES / 1992 ornament, back: 8 / (C) 1992 HALLMARK / CARDS, INC. 12 / U.S. PAT NO. / 4,693,541 packaging, front: MAGIC / LIGHT! / [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Chris Mouse Tales packaging, back: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / Limited Warranty Through 1995 Enclosed / Eighth in the Chris Mouse Series. / Look for series verification 8 on this ornament. / A unique ornament -- lights up your / Christmas with a bit of / Keepsake Magic! / Ornament plugs easily / into any of the light bulb / sockets on a miniature tree / light string. Use / only with standard / U.L.- listed light / strings of 3.5- or / 6- volt bulbs. / Handy connector cord and two light bulbs / included. Connector cord allows for easy / placement on your tree. / Complete display instructions enclosed. packaging, underside: Mfd. and (C) 1992 for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Connector Cord Made in Taiwan / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Grommet U.S. Pat. No. 4,693,541 / QLX707-4
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Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series: Tales" Christmas Ornament, 1992