Hallmark "MegaRocketron 3000" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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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
2006
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
2019.65.5346
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
bottom of ornament:
2006 / (C) HMK. LIC. / QLX7583
on front of packaging:
Magic / Sound, Light, and / Windup Motion / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / MegaRocketron 3000 / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT - DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
MegaRocketron 3000 / Meet a helpful mouse named Lester, / Santa's expert rocket tester. / He listens to each click and clang / and checks out every boom and bang, / So when this plane leaves Santa's shop, / it's guaranteed to fly nonstop. / To activate this ornament, wind the key. After several / turns, the lights and sound will come one. When you / release the key, the rocket will begin to shake as if it's / taking off. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / 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 2006
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QLX7583
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