Hallmark "Forest Frolics Series" Christmas Ornament, 1993

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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

1993

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made and assembled in China, motor made in China and connector cord made in Taiwan.

Object ID

2019.65.4763

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: MERRY CHRISTMAS 1993 ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 14 / U.S. PAT NO. 4,682,079 / 5 packaging, front: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Forest Frolics / LIGHT AND MOTION! / MAGIC COLLECTOR'S SERIES packaging, back: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Limited Warranty Through 1996 Enclosed / Fifth in the Forest Frolics Series. / Look for the verification 5 on this ornament. / A unique lighted ornament! Watch / the animals circle the tree with their / glittering strings of garland! / To start motion, turn switch located / on back or bottom / of ornament. To / stop motion, turn switch again! / Ornament 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. / Attached connector cord allows for / easy placement on your tree. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. packaging, top: [TM] / Hallmark packaging, underside: Mfd. and (C) 1993 for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made and Assembled in China / Motor Made in China / Connector Cord Made in Taiwan / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079 / QLX716-5
Hallmark "Forest Frolics Series" Christmas Ornament, 1993