Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series: Jelly" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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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
1994
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4796
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Textile materials
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament: LITE JELLY / 1994 / From the Kitchen of / CHRIS MOUSE ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 4 / U.S. PAT. NO. 4,693,541 / 10 packaging, front: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Chris Mouse Jelly / Clip-On LIGHT / MAGIC COLLECTOR'S SERIES packaging, back: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Limited Warranty Through 1997 Enclosed / Tenth in the Chris Mouse Series. / Look for series verification 10 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, top: [TM] / Hallmark packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Connector Cord Made in China / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Grommet U.S. Pat. No. 4,693,541/ QLX739-3