Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series: Glow" Christmas Ornament, 1987
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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
1987
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 Sri Lanka, connector cord made in Taiwan.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4546
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: (C) 1987 / Hmk. Cds. packaging, front: Lighted / ORNAMENT / Chris Mouse Glow Dated 1987 packaging, back: Lighted / ORNAMENT / Chris Mouse / Glow / A unique ornament - lights up your Christmas / with a bit of Keepsake Magic! / Plugs easily and quickly into any of the light / bulb sockets on a 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 en- / closed. / Third in the Chris Mouse Series. / Look for the verification 3 on this ornament. packaging, top: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic packaging, underside: [TM] / Hallmark / (C) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Ornament Made in Sri Lanka / Connector Cord Made in Taiwan QLX705-7 U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218
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