Hallmark "The Jetsons Lunch Box Set" Christmas Ornaments, 2001

Summary

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

2001

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

LaPierre, Rich 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Thailand 

Creator Notes

Designed by Rich LaPierre of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3598

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of lunchbox: THE Jetsons(R) on bottom of lunchbox: TM & (C) 1999 Hanna-Barbera. / 2001 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of thermos: THE Jetsons(R) on bottom of thermos: TM & (C) 1999 Hanna-Barbera. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Jetsons TM / Lunch Box Set / DECORATION DES FETES / SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS ENSEMBLE DE 2 DECORATIONS on back of packaging: THE JETSONS / Just enough fantasy...just enough fun...the popular / TV program The Jetsons TM achieves the perfect blend / of futuristic images and a likable family. There's George / Jetson TM, his boy Elroy TM, his daughter Judy, Jane, his wife / and--of course--their dog Astro TM. They live in Skypad / Apartments, travel by jet-powered bubble-car, and talk / on video-phones. They even have a maid named Rosie / the Robot TM to help around the house.Only 24 shows were / created for the original series, more than twice that number/ were added to reflect the program's growing popularity. / This set of two Keepsake Ornaments features the stars / of the show. The lunch box ornament opens and closes. / Designed by Rich LaPierre / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Pressed Tin and Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: THE JETSONS and all related characters and elements / are trademarks of Hanna-Barbera (C) 2000 / www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX6312

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