Hallmark "Lighthouse Greetings Series" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6417

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. 20 / QX7181 / 12 on front of packaging: Magic / Series / Flashing Light / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Lighthouse Greetings / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Lighthouse Greetings / Now that the holiday rush is over, Santa and Mrs. Claus / have time to relax in the cozy comfort of a New England / lighthouse. While they share a warm blanket on the / front porch, their penguin friend makes a speedy run / down the hill. He's having so much fun in the snow, / they'll be entertained all day. / The beacon in the tower flashes continually, / and the light inside the cozy cottage glows / invitingly, sharing Christmas warmth and cheer. / Tracy Larsen / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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. / Electrical rating 6 volts, 1.2 watts. / Not for use with blinking lights. / For indoor use only. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Limited Warranty statement enclosed. / C UL(R) US / LISTED / ELECTRIC / ORNAMENT / Twelfth in the Series. Look for 12 on this 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 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX7181
Hallmark "Lighthouse Greetings Series" Christmas Ornament, 2008