Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series: Tree" Christmas Ornament, 1995

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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

1995

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4797

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 4 / U.S. PAT. NO. 4,693,541 / 11 packaging, front: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Chris Mouse Tree / LIGHT / MAGIC COLLECTOR'S SERIES packaging, back: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / Limited Warranty Through 1998 Enclosed / Eleventh in the Chris Mouse Series. / Look for series verification 11 on this ornament. / A unique ornament! -- Chris Mouse's / version of a "tasteful" tree will light / up your Christmas with a bit / of Keepsake Magic! / Ornament plugs easily / and quickly 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. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. packaging, top: [TM] / Hallmark packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Connector Cord Made in China / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Grommet U.S. Pat. No. 4,693,541/ QLX7307
Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series: Tree" Christmas Ornament, 1995