Hallmark "Lighthouse Greetings Series" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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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

2007

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6188

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2007 / [TM] / (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. 20 / QX7047 / 11 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Series / Flashing Light / Lighthouse Greetings / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Lighthouse Greetings / A merry greeting brings Mr. and Mrs. Claus out from / the cozy warmth of their cottage to see who's come / to call. It's their friend the trusty penguin with a / festive delivery. The cheery wreath will be the perfect / complement to the red-tiled roof and green-trimmed / windows of this lighthouse, inspired by the lighthouses / along the Gulf Coast. / The beacon in the tower flashes continually, and the / light inside the cozy cottage glows invitingly, sharing / Christmas warmth and cheer. / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Hallmark light string adapter included. / 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. / Bulb rating .6 volt, 1.2 watts. / Not for use with blinking lights. / For indoor use only. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Limited Warranty through 2010 enclosed. / Eleventh in the Series. Look for 11 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 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QX7047