Hallmark "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Island of Misfit Toys" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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

2007

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Chad, Robert 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6144

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: 2007 / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (C) & [R] The Rudolph Co. / L.P. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" animated program / (C) Classic Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / RUDOLPH / THE / RED-NOSED REINDEER [R] / The Island of Misfit Toys [TM] / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer [R] / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: The Island of Misfit Toys [TM] / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer [R] / When Rudolph [R] lands on The Island of Misfits Toys [TM], / he discovers that being a misfit only means you haven't / yet found your special place in the world. Every toy on / the island, from the amiable Charlie-in-the-box [TM] and / the darling Dolly to the sweet polka-dotted elephant, / is lovable in its own way, Rudolph is sure there's a / child out there for each toy and vows to return to the / North Pole to tell Santa about the wonderful new / friends he's found. / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2007 packaging, underside: 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 / QXI7219

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