Hallmark "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creator Notes

Designed by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.5121

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) & TM The Rud. Co. / HMK. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / RUDOLPH / THE / RED-NOSED REINDEER / Christmas 2005 / RUDOLPH THE / RED-NOSED REINDEER(R) / MINIATURE / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: RUDOLPH THE / RED-NOSED REINDEER(R) / What do we love about the / holidays? Decorating the tree, / baking cookies, opening gifts-- / and Rudolph(R)! He's been part / of our Christmas celebrations / for more than 40 years. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted on right side of packaging: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (C) & (R) The Rudolph Co., L.P. / "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" animated program (C) 1964, / renewed 1992 Classic Media, Inc. All rights reserved. / Under license to GT Merchandising & Licensing L.L.C. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXM8995 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2005