Hallmark "Lighthouse Greetings Series" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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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

2009

Creator Notes

Designed by Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6742

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. 20 / QX8812 / 13 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Series / Flashing Light / Lighthouse Greetings / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Lighthouse Greetings / Santa and Mrs. Claus love their old lighthouse with its stone / foundation, bay window, and picturesque features inspired by / the craggy shoreline of the Great Northwest. And as the / Christmas season rolls around again, Santa and his penguin / pal proudly carry in the perfect tree--just in time for Mrs. / Claus to begin decorating for the holidays! / The beacon in the tower flashes continuously, / and light glows softly inside the home. / Tracy Larsen / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Use only with standard UL, cUL, or CSA listed or certified / minature light strings using push-in type bulbs, having / mulitples of 35 bulbs or 50 bulbs in series. / Electrical rating 6 volts, 1.2 watts. / Not for use with blinking lights. / For indoor use only. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Limited Warranty statement enclosed. / C UL(R) US / LISTED / ELECTRIC / ORNAMENT / Thirteenth and Final in the Series. Look for 13 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8812
Hallmark "Lighthouse Greetings Series" Christmas Ornament, 2009