Hallmark "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Sam the Snowman" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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
2008
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad 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
2019.65.6588
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: 2008 / HMK. CDS. / QHC4034 on front of packaging: Magic / Features Sound / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / RUDOLPH / THE / RED-NOSED REINDEER(R) / Sam the Snowman(R) / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer(R) / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Sam the Snowman(R) / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer(R) / With his banjo always by his side, Sam the Snowman narrates / the story of Rudolph and Hermey the Elf, those two loveable / misfits, as they head out on an exciting and sometimes perilous / journey to find out where they will finally fit in. / Sam, along with the rest of the cast of the Rudolph the Red-Nosed / Reindeer TV special, has been delighting millions of us every / Christmas season for well over forty years now, while showing / how each one of us has a special and unique place in the world. / Press the button on the side of the ornament to hear / a clip from the classic song "A Holly Jolly Christmas." / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (C) & (R) The Rudolph Co., L.P. / All elements under license to Character Arts LLC. / All rights reserved. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QHC4034
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