Hallmark "Joyous Carolers" Christmas Ornament, 1989
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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
1989
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made and assembled in China, motor made in Hong Kong, connector cord made in Taiwan and music element made in Japan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4592
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
(C) 1989 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. 20 / U.S. Pat. No. / 4,682,079
packaging, front:
Light! Motion! Music! / Carolers / are animated. / Joyous Carolers
packaging, back:
Joyous Carolers / Plays / "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" / A unique ornament -- / light, motion, and music / fill your Christmas / with Keepsake Magic! / To start music, press / button on ornament. / Music will stop when / tune is finished. / Motion starts automatically and is continuous. / 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. / Light! Motion! Music!
packaging, top:
Hallmark / Keepsake / Magic / ORNAMENT
packaging, underside:
(C) 1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made and Assembled in China / Motor Made in Hong Kong / Connector Cord Made in Taiwan / Music Element Made in Japan QLX729-5 / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079
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