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Hallmark "A Christmas Story: The Unforgettable Leg Lamp" 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

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.6804

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and sides of ornament: THIS END UP / FRAGILE on back of ornament: 2008 / TM & (C) Turner Entertainment Co. / (s08) / HMK. CDS. / QXI7044 on front of packaging: Magic / Sound and Light / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / A / CHRISTMAS / STORY TM / The Unforgettable Leg Lamp / A Christmas Story / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: The Unforgettable Leg Lamp / A Christmas Story / "Fra-GEE-Lay...it must be Italian!" exclaims / Ralphie's dad as his "Major Award" arrives / in its mysterious crate. Mrs. Parker looks on / dubiously as the unforgettable "leg lamp" / emerges from its straw packing. To her horror, / her husband gives it a place of honor in the / front window for all the world to see! However, / it isn't long before the lamp is broken while / Mrs. Parker is watering plants. Was it an / accident? No one will ever know, but the saga / of the lamp will be discussed and debated in / the Parker family for years to come! / Press the button on the back of / the ornament to hear one of three / exchanges between Mr. and Mrs. / Parker and to see the lamp softly / glow. / Anita Marra Rogers / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. / Instructions printed inside box. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fin decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: WB / TM & (C) Turner Entertainment Co. / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / (s08) / www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI7044
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