Hallmark "Raiding the Fridge" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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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
1993
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in China, connector cord made in Taiwan.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4756
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, back: 1993 / COLD MILD / AND COOL / COOKIES / FOR / SANTA! / (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 4 / U.S. PAT NO. 4,682,079 packaging, front: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Raiding the Fridge / LIGHT! / MAGIC packaging, back: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Limited Warranty Through 1996 Enclosed / A unique ornament -- lights / up your Christmas with a / bit of Keepsake Magic! / Plugs easily and quickly into any of the light bulb / sockets on a miniature / tree light string. Use only / with standard U.L.- listed / light strings of 3.5- or / 6- volt bulbs. / Attached connector cord allows / for easy placement on your tree. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. packaging, top: [TM] / Hallmark packaging, underside: Mfd. and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Connector Cord Made in Taiwan / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079 / QLX718-5
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