Hallmark "Play Family Farm" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.220

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of ornament: FISHER-PRICE FAMILY PLAY FARM on front of packaging: Magic / Series / Features Sound / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Fisher-Price / Play Family Farm / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Play Family Farm / "Mooooo!" That's the sounds that greeted a generation of children when they opened the barn door to the Fisher-Price Play Family Farm. Produced from 1965 to 1985, this classic play set gave little farmhands plenty to work with, including a farm family of four, a hen and rooster to perch in the loft and, of course, a cow to explain all the mooing. The Farm's innovative play-and-carry format also helped make it a hit. Kids could store everything inside the barn and silo, grab the handle, then carry the whole thing downstairs, next door--or even to grandpa's real farm! / Open the barn door to hear an authentic "moo-ing" sound! / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / handcrafted - dated 2008