Hallmark "Chatter Telephone" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.221

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: FISHER-PRICE TOYS on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Fisher-Price / Chatter Telephone / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Chatter Telephone / First produced in 1962, the smiley-faced Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone has had happy toddlers smiling back for generations. When you consider all the play possibilities this classic toy offers, it's easy to see why it hasn't changed much in 47 years. Like their parents and even grandparents before them, today's little ones love talking into the receiver just like grown-ups and turning the rotary dial to get a satisfying rrrrrring! And, of course, walking is still way more fun when this funny little phone is squeaking along behind you with its eyes rolling up and down! / Rodney Gentry / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / [...] / handcrafted - dated 2009 on bottom of packaging: FISHER-PRICE and associated trademarks are owned by and used under license from Mattel, Inc. (C) 2009 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved. / www.fisher-price.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI1065