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

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "I Love Lucy: 'Lucy Gets in Pictures'" Christmas Ornament, 1999