Hallmark "hoops&yoyo: Cell-ebrating Christmas" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6554

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of ornament: YOYO ST. HOOPS LN. on back of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / QXG6304 on front of packaging: Magic / Features Sound / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / hoops&yoyo TM / from / Hallmark / Cell-ebrating Christmas / hoops&yoyo / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Cell-ebrating Christmas / hoops&yoyo / Hey, what's up, Buddy? / Just doing some Christmas shopping! / For whom?? / Can't tell ya. / Come on! / Nope! / Please?? / Can't do it. / Pretty please?? / No siree!! / Your secret's safe with me! / Ha-ha! Not falling for that one! / Just a little hint???? / Oh, for the love of Santa, ALL RIGHT! / It's for a GREAT bud! / Like me? / Like you! / Everyone seems to have a cell phone these / days--even Hoops & Yoyo! Press button on / side to hear several holiday conversations / between these buddies. / To enjoy more fun, go to hoops&yoyo.com / 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 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG6304 / www.hoopsandyoyo.com