Hallmark "See 'n Say" Christmas Ornament, 2007
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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 appealed to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This toy was a classic when this mini-version with pull-string action was introduced as an ornament in 2007.
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 appealed to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This toy was a classic when this mini-version with pull-string action was introduced as an ornament in 2007.
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2007
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by 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
2019.65.218
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: THE FARMER SAYS on back of ornament: 2007 / (C) 2007 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QXI7647 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Sound and Motion / The Farmer Says / Fisher-Price / See n' Say / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: See 'n Say / Since its introduction in 1965, the See 'n Say has kept generations of kids happily entertained while learning that the cat says "Meow" and the rooster says "Cock-a-doodle-doo." Perhaps it was the simple technology along with its virtually indestructible design that made See 'n Say such a familiar item in toy boxes across the nation. With a pull of the string, this replica ornament brings back the original sound and makes you feel like a kid all over again! / Pull the string to see the pointer spin and hear the authentic sounds of this timeless educational toy. / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / handcrafted - dated 2007 on bottom of packaging: Fisher-Price and associated trademarkes are owned by and used under license from Mattel, Inc. (c) 2007 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved. / www.fisher-price.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI7647
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