Hallmark "Chris Mouse Series: Luminaria" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
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
2019.65.5236
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, back: 1997 / [TM] / (C) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 10 / U.S. PAT. NO. B1-4,544,218 / 13 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / LIGHT / Chris Mouse Luminaria / MAGIC COLLECTOR'S SERIES packaging, back: Thirteenth and Final in the Chris Mouse Series. / Look for series verification 13 on this ornament. / A unique ornament -- Chris Mouse joyfully lights the "candle" / inside an improvised Christmas lantern. Its soft glow signals / a friendly "welcome" to brighten your holidays with a bit / of Keepsake Magic! / Use only with standard U.L.- listed miniature light strings / of 2.5-, 3.5- or 6- volt push-in type bulbs. Plug into any / socket on the light string. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Limited Warranty through 2000 enclosed. / Sculpted by Bob Siedler / For decorative use only. Not intended for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 packaging, top: Hallmark packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 1997 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 / QLX7525
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