Hallmark "Hallmark Archives Series: Minnie Trims the Tree" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
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
2019.65.2991
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of card: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Some FOLKS / DELIGHT IN / TRIMMING / TREES / MICKEY & CO. / Walt Disney's Minnie Mouse / Hallmark Archives / and Design Collections on back of card: Hallmark / This design was adapted from a Hallmark / greeting card offered in 1934. The original / nine-panel card portrayed Mickey and Minnie / celebrating the holidays [...] on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mickey & Co. / Exclusive Collector's Card Inside / Minnie Trims the Tree / Hallmark Archives Series / SERIES ORNAMENT on back of packaging: Third and Final in the Hallmark Archives Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / Minnie's delight is evident as she prepares / to trim the tree with her favorite Christmas / decorations. She carefully lifts the first / ornament from its box. / This Keepsake Ornament, inspired by a / Hallmark greeting card created more than / 60 years ago, is the third and final ornament / of a series celebrating the long association / between Walt Disney and Hallmark. A / Commemorative Card, based on the original / artwork from the Hallmark Design / Collections, is enclosed. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) DISNEY / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD4059
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