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

Creator Notes

Designed by Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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