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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers for 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
2019.65.4797
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
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