Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series: Mail" Christmas Ornament, 1991
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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
1991
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made 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
2019.65.4712
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament: Chris Mouse 1991 / WELCOME / JOY ornament, underside: (C) 1991 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. 4 / U.S. PAT. NO. 4,693,541 packaging, front: MAGIC / LIGHT! / [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Chris Mouse Mail packaging, back: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1991 / Seventh in the Chris Mouse Series. / Look for series verification 7 on this ornament. / 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 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) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Connector Cord Made in Taiwan / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Grommet U.S. Pat. No. 4,693,541 / QLX720-7
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