Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series" Christmas Ornament, 1985
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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
1985
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in China, connector cord made in Taiwan.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4521
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, front: 1985 ornament, underside: (C) 1985 HMK. CDS. packaging, front: HOLIDAY MAGIC / Dated 1985 / Lighted Ornament / Chris Mouse / FIRST IN THE CHRIS MOUSE SERIES. LOOK FOR SERIES VERIFICATION / 1 ON THIS ORNAMENT. packaging, back: [TM] / Hallmark / HOLIDAY MAGIC / Lighted Ornament / Chris Mouse / A UNIQUE ORNAMENT - LIGHTS UP YOUR CHRISTMAS / WITH A BIT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC! / PLUGS EASILY AND QUICKLY INTO ANY OF THE LIGHT / BULB SOCKETS ON A STANDARD MINIATURE TREE LIGHT STRING. / USE ONLY WITH A STANDARD 3.5 OR 6 VOLT MINIATURE / LIGHT STRING. / HANDY CONNECTOR CORD AND TWO LIGHT BULBS / INCLUDED. (CONNECTOR CORD ALLOWS ORNAMENT / TO HANG FREELY ON THE TREE - AWAY FROM THE LIGHT / STRING.) / COMPLETE DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED. packaging, top: Hallmark packaging, underside: (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc. K.C. Mo 64141 Made in China QLX703-2 Patent Pending. / Connector Cord Made in Taiwan / [TM] / Hallmark