Hallmark "Goofy Clockworks" Christmas Ornament, 2002

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

2002

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Rogers, Anita Marra 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5442

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: Merry / Christmas ornament, back: (C) DISNEY / Hallmark Cards, Inc. ornament, inside front: Goofy Clockworks / 2002 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / DISNEY / Christmas 2002 / GOOFY CLOCKWORKS / decoration des fetes packaging, back: GOOFY CLOCKWORKS / Mickey's pals devise a plan / to make St. Nick come quicker. / "Hang on, Donald," Goofy says. / "I'll tinker with the ticker!" / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: (C) Disney / www.disney.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD4923

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