Hallmark "Mickey Mouse: Vintage Tin Mickey" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6650
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: 2009 / QXD2042 / (C) DISNEY / HMK. CDS. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Disney / Vintage Tin Mickey / Mickey Mouse / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Vintage Tin Mickey / Mickey Mouse / Since he first debuted with Minnie in 1928, / Mickey Mouse has found a very special / place in the hearts of countless fans. His / likeness has appeared on many different / products over the years, including tin toys, / which were especially popular during the / 1930s. Adults and kids alike loved these / miniature metal marvels back then, and / they still have the power to delight and / inspire us today. This ornament pays / tribute to these vintage toys--and of / course, everyone's favorite mouse! / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / pressed tin and handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) Disney / www.disney.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD2042
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