Hallmark "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: A Couple of Misfits" 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 Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6587
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Plush
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: QXI7034 / 2008 / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (C) & / (R) The Rudolph Co., L.P. / All elements under license to Character Arts LLC. / All rights reserved. / HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: Magic / Features Light / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / RUDOLPH / THE / RED-NOSED REINDEER(R) / A Couple of Misfits / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer(R) / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: A Couple of Misfits / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer(R) / Who hasn't yearned for a place to belong, despite features / that may set us apart from the crowd? In the beloved 1964 / television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rudolph / finds a kindred spirit in Hermey(R) the misfit elf, who wants to / be a dentist. Together they set out on an adventure that leads / to friendship and the acceptance they both are seeking. / Press the button on the front of the ornament / to see Rudolph's nose light up. / Ken Crow / 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 QXI7034
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