Hallmark "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Nose So Bright!" 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 Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5344

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

bottom of ornament: (C) & TM under lic. to Classic & GTM&L / 2006 HMK. CDS. / QXG2756 on front of packaging: Magic / Features Light / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / RUDOLPH / RED-NOSED REINDEER / Nose So Bright! / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (R) / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Nose So Bright! / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (R) / Rudolph's here, with nose-so-bright, / To spread good cheer and much delight. / But when his nose lights up, beware-- / You might need shades to cut the glare! / To activate the lights, press the button on / the front of the base. The light will auto- / matically turn off after 20 seconds. / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. / Instructions printed inside box. / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (C) & (R) The Rudolph Co., / L.P. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" animated program / (C) Classic Media, Inc. All rights reserved. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG2756
Hallmark "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Nose So Bright!" Christmas Ornament, 2006