Hallmark "The Flintstones" Christmas Ornament, 2008

THF357082 / Hallmark "The Flintstones" 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 Kristina Kline-Gaughran and sculpted by Robert Hurlburt of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.6591

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2008 / TM & (C) Hanna-Barbera. / (s08) / HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / THE / FLINTSTONES / The Flintstones / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: The Flintstones / The only thing Fred Flintstone loves more than yelling / "Yabba-dabba-doo!" is taking the whole family to see a / movie at Bedrock's drive-in theater. Afterward, the whole / gang likes to top off the evening with a late-night snack / before heading back home, where Fred routinely gets / locked out of the house! A timeless TV classic, The / Flintstones cartoon series was the first animated comedy / feature ever to be shown on prime time television. / Kristina Kline-Gaughran / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Robert Hurlburt / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: TM & (C) Hanna-Barbera / WB / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainmment Inc. / (s08) / www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI4314