Hallmark "Harry Potter: The Gargoyle Guard" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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
2008
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Williams 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
2019.65.4116
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
2008 TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s08) Hallmark Cards, Inc. QXI4151
on front of packaging:
Magic / Sound and Motion / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Harry Potter / The Gargoyle Guard / Harry Potter / christmas ornament decoration de noel
on back of packaging:
The Gargoyle Guard / Harry Potter / The password to Albus Dumbledore's office changes / from time to time--and is usually the name of a type / of candy of which Dumbledore is fond. Upon hearing / the correct password, the gargoyle that guards the / entrance will move aside, revealing a moving, spiral / staircase leading up to the office. / To hear Professor McGonagall say the password / and see the staircase spin, slide the lever on the / base of the ornament. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2008
on bottom of packaging:
WB / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / Harry Potter Publishing Rights (C) J.K. Rowling. / (s08) / www.harrypotter.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4151
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