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
Creators
Place of Creation
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.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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