Hallmark "Walt Disney's Bambi: Bambi and Friends" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6057

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) DISNEY / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Disney / Christmas 2004 / BAMBI AND FRIENDS / WALT DISNEY's Bambi / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: BAMBI AND FRIENDS / WALT DISNEY's Bambi / Thumper the rabbit and Flower the skunk help the / young prince Bambi discover all the wonderful surprises / in the forest. As the friends gather at a clear pond, Bambi / sees his reflection for the first time. Also peering back at / him is the image of Faline, a lovely young fawn. As the / two deer share a bashful introduction and a playful game / of tag, a beautiful friendship is born. / Since the film's debut in 1942, moviegoers have loved / Bambi. The bittersweet story, which combines whimsical / humor and gentle emotion, endures as one of Disney's / most treasured and celebrated films. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD5044 / (C) Disney / www.disney.com