Hallmark "Beary Short Nap" Christmas Ornament, 1990

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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

1990

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made and assembled in China, connector cord made in Taiwan.

Object ID

2019.65.4702

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: (C) 1990 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. 4 / U.S. Pat. No. / 4,693,541 packaging, front: MAGIC / LIGHT! / [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Beary Short Nap packaging, back: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1990 / A unique ornament -- / lights up your Christmas / with a bit of Keepsake Magic! / 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. / Handy connector cord and two light bulbs included. / Connector cord allows for easy placement on your / tree. / Complete display instructions enclosed. packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made and Assembled in China Connector Cord Made in Taiwan / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Grommet U.S. Pat. No. 4,693,541 / QLX732-6