Hallmark "Lighthouse Greetings Series" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creator Notes

Designed by John "Collin" Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4323

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2005 / [TM] / (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. 20 / QX2272 packaging, front: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / FLASHING / MAGIC / LIGHT / Christmas 2005 / LIGHTHOUSE GREETINGS / MAGIC COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes / For indoor use only. / Pour usage interieur seulement. packaging, back: LIGHTHOUSE GREETINGS / Is there a storm brewing? Not today, reports / the penguin from his watch post on the weather / vane. Santa and Mrs. Claus take advantage of a / sunny day to go out on their dock and sing a / few carols. / This design was inspired by lighthouses along / the northeastern coast. The beacon light in the / tower flashes continuously and light glows softly / inside the home. / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Ninth in the Series. / Look for 9 on this ornament. / Use only with standard UL, cUL, or CSA listed or certified miniature / light strings using push-in type bulbs, having multiples of 35 bulbs / or 50 bulbs in series. / Typical electrical rating 6 volts, 1.2 watts. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Limited Warranty through 2008 enclosed. / C UL (R) US / LISTED / ELECTRIC / ORNAMENT / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2272