Hallmark "The Muppet Show: Statler and Waldorf" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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

2008

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Kline, Kristina 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Kristina Kline-Gaughran of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6801

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2008 / (C) DISNEY / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QXI2184 on front of packaging: Magic / Features Sound / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Jim Henson's / Muppets / Statler and Waldorf / The Muppet Show / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Statler and Waldorf / The Muppet Show / It can get pretty rowdy in the theater box when / Statler and Waldorf are there providing their / signature heckling and boisterous laughter. These / two old friends come back week after week to / hurl insults at the other Muppet performers. The / picky pair always have plenty to say about how / terrible the show is and how glad they are when / it ends. Still, that doesn't stop them from faithfully / attending every performance! / Press the button on the base to hear Statler and Waldorf in / some of their most memorable Muppet Show moments! / Kristina Kline-Gaughran / 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: (C) The Jim Henson Company. JIM HENSON'S mark & logo, / MUPPETS mark & logo, MUPPET, characters and elements are / trademarks of The Jim Henson Company. All rights reserved. / www.disney.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI2184

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