Hallmark "I Want a Hippopotamus for 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

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by 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

2019.65.6522

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on lower back of ornament: 2008 / (C) HMK. / QSR8011 on front of packaging: Magic / Features Sound / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas / I want a hippopotamus / for Christmas... / not a crayon or a kitten or a doll, / So, Santa, keep the rest-- / 'cause I'll be the MOST impressed / if I get the BIGGEST / Christmas gift of all! / Press the button on the base of the ornament / to hear music from the Gayla Peevey classic / "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas." / 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: "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas (Hippo The Hero)" / (w: John Rox) / USED BY PERMISSION OF EDWIN H. MORRIS & COMPANY, / A DIVISION OF MPL MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC. / Performed by Gayla Peevey; Orchestra under the direction of Norman Leyden / Originally Released 1953 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT / Under License from The SONY BMG Custom Marketing Group, / SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QSR8011
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