Hallmark "Mrs. Claus's Polarola" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2006

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.102

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Let it Ring / Let it Ring / Let it "Ring!" on back of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 Hmk, Inc. / QXG2466 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Sound and Light / Let it Ring / Let it Ring / Let it "Ring!" / Mrs. Claus's Polarola / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Mrs. Claus's Polarola / On Christmas Eve, Mrs. Claus hears the ringtone-- It's "Jingle Bells"! Jolly St. Nick's on the phone! Their calling plan's global to keep them in touch-- long distance is free, so it doesn't cost much. Through GPS, pictures, and updates in flight, they share all the fun of this round-the-world night! / With each press of the buttons on the keypad, the next note of a popular Christmas song will play. Other buttons will play ringtones or messages from Santa to Mrs. Claus. The screen will light up when any button is pressed. / 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 QXG2466
Hallmark "Mrs. Claus's Polarola" Christmas Ornament, 2006