Hallmark "I Love Lucy: 'Lucy Gets in Pictures'" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by LaDene Votruba of 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
2019.65.2751
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Feather (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / I Love / Lucy / "Lucy Gets in Pictures" / I Love Lucy
on back of packaging:
Lovable, laughable, never-to-be-left-out- / of-the-fun comedienne Lucille Ball is Lucy / Ricardo in the long-running I Love Lucy TV / show. In this episode, Lucy wants to keep up / with her husband Ricky and their friends, / Fred and Ethel-who have all landed roles in / the movies! Lucy finally gets her wish. She's / cast as a glamorous showgirl in a big musical / number. Lucy starts to walk gracefully down / a staircase, but starts swaying under the weight / of an enormous headdress...and the rest is / sitcom history! / Sculpted by / LaDene Votruba / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
"I LOVE LUCY" is a registered trademark of CBS Worldwide / Inc. Image of Lucille Ball licensed by Desilu, too, LLC. / Licensing by Unforgettable Licensing. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6547
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