Hallmark "MP3 Player" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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Listeners downloaded digital music into an mp3 player--a slim, small device that could hold more tunes than other large, clunkier devices that used physical media. This Hallmark ornament from 2006 plays four holiday songs from different music genres: jazz, country, hip-hop, and classic rock.
Listeners downloaded digital music into an mp3 player--a slim, small device that could hold more tunes than other large, clunkier devices that used physical media. This Hallmark ornament from 2006 plays four holiday songs from different music genres: jazz, country, hip-hop, and classic rock.
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2006
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Williams 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
2019.65.215
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: We Wish You A... / Jingle Bells / Deck the Halls / O Christmas Tree / mp3 on front of packaging: Magic / Sound and Light / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / MP3 Player / Personal Audio / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: MP3 Player / Personal Audio / Your new MP3* has been pre-downloaded with the hottest seasonal song snippets, expertly shuffled, and stored to secure full-spectrum streaming. MP3 represents a state-of-the-art marvel of elf ingenuity. This music player features an interface capacity carefully calibrated to bring abounding joy to your holiday. / Plays four Christmas songs from four musical genres: jazz, country, hip-hop, and classic rock. Press the up/down arrows to scroll between songs. Then press the play arrow to start the selected song. Screen will light when any buttons are pressed. / *This is a nonprogrammable ornament depicting an MP3 player. But elves really did design it. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG2476
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