Hallmark "Sidewalk Cruisers Series: 1934 Mickey Mouse Velocipede" Spring Ornament, 2001

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Artifact Overview

Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Holiday ornament

Date Made

2001

Subject Date

1934

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5779

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: MMAI on lower back of ornament: M M on bottom of ornament: (C) DISNEY / 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 5 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MICKEY & CO. / 1934 Mickey Mouse Velocipede / Sidewalk Cruisers / DECORATION PRINTANIERE / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fifth in the Sidewalk Cruisers Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / The Mickey Mouse velocipede gave youngsters / a chance to join Mickey for a ride. The unique / design of the front fender made it seem like / Mickey was helping the rider pedal down the / sidewalk! This ornament, complete with / authentic license plate and a spring-action seat, / will surely transport you to your own / magic kingdom of imagination. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) DISNEY / www.disney.com / Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QEO8552