Hallmark "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 2009
THF177612 / Hallmark "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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
2009
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.111
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Features Sound / I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas / christmas ornament decoration de noel
on back of packaging:
I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas / I want a hippopotamus for Christmas--there's just no other present that will do! Santa's bag may be too small for a hippo wide and tall, but I know that he can make this wish come true! / Press the button on the ornament to hear music from "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas" performed by Gayla Peevey. / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. / For decorative use only. / [...] / handcrafted - dated 2009
on bottom of packaging:
"I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)" (w: John Rox) / USED BY PERMISSION OF EDWIN H. MORRIS & COMPANY, / A DIVISION OF MPL MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC. / Peformed by Gayla Peevey; Orchestra under the direction of Norman Leyden / Originally Released 1953 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT / Under License From The SONY BMG Custom Marketing Group. / SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT / (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QSR4545
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