Hallmark "Song of the Chimes" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made and assembled in China, sound chip made in Japan, motor made in China and connector cord made in Taiwan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4773
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament:
Peace / Love / Joy / Hope
ornament, underside:
[TM] / (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 23 / U.S. PAT NO. 4,682,079
packaging, front:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Song of the Chimes / FLICKERING LIGHT, MOTION AND SOUND / MAGIC
packaging, back:
Handcrafted and Brass / Dated 1993 / Limited Warranty Through 1996 Enclosed / A unique ornament! / As the chimes ring and the candle flames / flicker, the graceful doves circle the star! / To start motion and chime sound, / turn switch located on back or bottom / of ornament. To stop motion and / sound, turn switch again! / Light flickers automatically and continuously. / 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. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made and Assembled in China / Sound Chip Made in Japan / 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 / QLX740-5
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