Hallmark "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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
1995
Subject Date
1996
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler 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
2019.65.3928
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
1996
on bottom of ornament:
Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / (C) 1995 The Robert L. May, Co. / Licensed by Applause Inc. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 14 / U.S. PAT. NO. 4,682,079
on front of packaging:
Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / Rudolph(R) The Red - Nosed Reindeer / MAGIC - 1996 KEEPSAKE OF MEMBERSHIP
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Limited Warranty Through 1999 Enclosed / Sculpted by Bob Siedler / A unique ornament--Rudolph(R)'s nose glows as he stands ready / to lead Santa's sleigh through even the foggiest Christmas Eve! / For over fifty years, Rudolph has been one of the best-loved / Christmas characters--next to Santa, of course! This exclusive / Keepsake of Membership Ornament is based on the styling made / famous by the Robert L. May Co. Be sure to display Rudolph / with the other two ornaments included in your membership kit. / Ornament plugs easily into any of the light bulb sockets on a / miniature tree light string. Use only with standard U.L.-listed light / strings of 3.5- or 6-volt bulbs. / Attached connector cord allows for easy placement on your tree. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / UL(R) / Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer(R) / (C) 1996 The Robert L. May Co. / Licensed by Applause Inc. / "Rudolph(R) and Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer(R) / are registered trademarks of the Robert L. May Company, / Novato, CA. Products are manufactured under license / by the Robert L. May Co. to Applause Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079 / QXC7341
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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