Hallmark "Wired for Fun" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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

2009

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Aube, Nina 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Nina Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6791

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Wired for Fun / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Wired for Fun / If Santa really wants to know / what gifts will rule this yule, / this plugged-in guy will have the scoop-- / he always knows what's cool! / Personalize this ornament with one of the new / ornament tags from Hallmark. Now it's easy to add / your personal touch for gifting...or for keeping! / Nina Aube / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG6512

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