Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series: Cookout" Christmas Ornament, 1989
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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
1989
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers 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
2019.65.4579
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, front: 1989 ornament, back: (C) 1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 10 / U.S. Pat. No. 4,693,541 packaging, front: Collector's Series / Lighted / Chris Mouse Cookout / Dated 1989 packaging, back: Chris Mouse Cookout / Fifth in the Chris Mouse Series. / Look for the verification 5 / on this ornament. / Plugs easily and / quickly into any of / the light bulb sockets / on a miniature / tree light string. / Use only with / standard U.L. / listed light strings of / 3.5- or 6-volt bulbs. / Handy connector cord and two / light bulbs included. Connector cord / allows for easy placement on your / tree. / Complete display instructions / enclosed. / Lighted packaging, top: Hallmark / Keepsake / Magic / ORNAMENT packaging, underside: (C) 1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in Sri Lanka / Connector Cord Made in Taiwan QLX722-5 / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Grommet U.S. Pat. No. 4,693,541
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