Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series: Wreath" Christmas Ornament, 1990
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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
1990
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made and assembled in China, 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
2019.65.4599
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, back: (C) 1990 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. 14 / U.S. Pat. No. / 4,693,541 packaging, front: MAGIC / LIGHT! / [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Chris Mouse Wreath packaging, back: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1990 / Sixth in the Chris Mouse Series. Look for series / verification 6 on this ornament. / A unique ornament -- / lights / up your Christmas with a / bit of Keepsake Magic! / Plugs easily 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. packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made and Assembled in China Connector Cord Made in Taiwan / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Grommet U.S. Pat. No. 4,693,541 / QLX729-6