Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series: Inn" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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
1995
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 Sri Lanka, connector cord and light bulbs made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5216
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: Bob Siedler / [TM] / (C) Hallmark Cards Inc. 10 / U.S. Pat. No. 4,693,541 / 12 packaging, front: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Chris Mouse Inn / LIGHT/ MAGIC COLLECTOR'S SERIES packaging, back: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Limited Warranty Through 1999 Enclosed / Sculpted by Bob Siedler / Twelfth in the Chris Mouse Series / Look for series verification 12 on this ornament / A unique ornament -- Chris Mouse peers / out the window of a cozy room at the / Lamplighter Inn, while the light below / brightens your holidays with a bit / of Keepsake Magic! / Ornament 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. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. packaging, top: [TM] / Hallmark packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 1996 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in Sri Lanka / Connector Cord and Light Bulbs Made in China / Connector Cord U.S. Pat. No. 4,544,218 / Grommet U.S. Pat. No. 4,693,541 / QLX7349
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