Hallmark "I Dream of Jeannie: Jeannie" Christmas Ornaments, 2000

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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

2000

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.1956

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Jeannie / I DREAM of JEANNIE / DECORATION DES FETES / SET OF TWO ORNAMENTS / ENSEMBLE DE 2 DECORATIONS on back of packaging: When NASA Astronaut Tony Nelson / crash-landed on a deserted island, he / was probably dreaming of being rescued. / Instead, he opened a mysterious bottle / and rescued a beautiful genie from / ancient Baghdad...and that was the beginning of the highly successful TV / sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. / Of course, Jeannie granted her Master's / wish to be rescued from the island. Then / she stayed around to "help out." / Appearing primarily to Tony and his / friend Roger Healy, she worked her magic / with a nod, a blink, and a "boink"-often / creating as many predicaments as she / solved. The original episodes ran from 1965 to 1970. A Saturday morning / cartoon version began in 1973. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: TM & (C) 2000 CPT Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI8564