Hallmark "Disney's The Little Mermaid: Ariel" 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 Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.6055

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) DISNEY / Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Disney / Christmas 2004 / ARIEL / Disney's The Little Mermaid / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: ARIEL / Disney's The Little Mermaid / When she's not stealing away to / the ocean surface with her pal Flounder, / Ariel can usually be found perched / on a cozy oyster chair daydreaming / of seaside strolls with the man of her / dreams, Prince Eric. The youngest / of King Triton's seven daughters, this / impetuous undersea princess captivated / the hearts of countless movie goers / when she splashed onto the screen in / Disney's 1989 release, The Little Mermaid. / 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: (C) Disney www.disney.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXD5061
Hallmark "Disney's The Little Mermaid: Ariel" Christmas Ornament, 2004