Hallmark "Lighthouse Greetings Series" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5884

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. 20 / U.S. PAT. NO. 4,682,079 / QX8104 / 8 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / FLASHING / MAGIC / LIGHT / Christmas 2004 / LIGHTHOUSE GREETINGS / For indoor use only. Pour usage interieur seulement. / MAGIC COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: LIGHTHOUSE GREETINGS / Peering through a spyglass, the penguin scans / the horizon for approaching ships. While he's on / duty, the lighthouse keepers, Santa and Mrs. Claus, / add the finishing touches to a new snow friend. / The design of this ornament was inspired by / lighthouses in the Great Lakes region. 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 / Eighth in the Series. / Look for 8 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 2007 enclosed. / C UL(R) US / LISTED / ELECTRIC / ORNAMENT / 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 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8104 / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079