Hallmark "Village Toy Shop" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John "Collin" Francis 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
2019.65.5418
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament:
VILLAGE / TOYS / We Ship / World / Wide / OPEN / LATE / OUR SPECIALTY: / MAKING WISHES / COME TRUE
ornament, underside:
2002 / [TM] / (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 20 / U.S. PAT. NO. 4,682,079 / QLX7676
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MAGIC / LIGHT AND / MOTION / Christmas 2002 / VILLAGE TOY SHOP / decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
VILLAGE TOY SHOP / A unique ornament -- Recalls wonderful childhood memories ... especially the excitement of standing on tiptoe / to peer at the amazing treasures in the toy shop window. In / this design, Christmas is just around the corner, the store is / "Open Late," and the glowing lights adds a bit of Keepsake / Magic to your holidays. / Lights inside the store glow constantly. In one window, / the ballerina twirls and the nutcracker turns from left to / right. In the second window, a delighted Santa rocks back / and forth while a jack-in-the-box jumps up and down. / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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. / For indoor use only. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Limited Warranty through 2005 enclosed. / C UL (R) US / LISTED / ELECTRIC / ORNAMENT / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002
packaging, underside:
Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079 / QLX7676
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