Hallmark "Disney's Mickey & Co.: The Mickey and Minnie Handcar" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3036
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: MICKEY MOUSE / HAND CAR on back of ornament: LIONEL on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MICKEY & CO. / The Mickey and Minnie Handcar / MICKEY & CO. on back of packaging: This Keepsake Ornament was inspired by the original Mickey / and Minnie handcars that were the Christmas toy sensation in / 1934. Its wheels turn, and the characters "seesaw" when you / press down gently. But the "key" on the ornament is just for / show--it's locked safely in place, so please don't try to turn it. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 -1998
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