Hallmark "Donald Duck: Wise to the Disguise" Christmas Ornament, 2009

Summary

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.

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

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2009

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6653

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2009 / (C) DISNEY / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Disney / Wise to the Disguise / Donald Duck / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Wise to the Disguise / Donald Duck / Huey, Louie, and Dewey / climb up on Santa's lap, / Tugging at his snow-white beard / and checking out his cap. / That face looks so familiar, / and they all let out a hoot-- / "Hey there, Uncle Donald, / where'd you get the Santa suit?" / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) Disney / www.disney.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD2025

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