Hallmark "Precious Moments and Disney's The Little Mermaid: Ariel and Sebastian" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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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

2009

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6658

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: (C) 2008 PMI / (C) Disney / 990004 / C/O China packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / DiSNEY / PRINCESS / PRECIOUS [TM] / MOMENTS / Ariel and Sebastian / Disney's The Little Mermaid / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Ariel and Sebastian / Disney's The Little Mermaid / A sweet moment between a young princess and the / court musician is brought to life in the soft pastel / styling of Precious Moments [R]. As Ariel opens a gift / from Sebastian, her eyes meet his and they share a / gentle smile. The tender expressions on their faces / reveal the deep friendship that has carried them / through adventures both above and under the sea. / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / porcelain - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) DISNEY / www.disney.com / (C) 2008 Precious Moments, Inc. PRECIOUS MOMENTS is a / registered trademark used by PMI Licensee, Hallmark Cards, Inc. / All Rights Reserved Worldwide. / www.preciousmoments.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD2135