Hallmark "Messages of Christmas" 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 Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4774

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: STARSONIC 93 / RECORDER ornament, back: [TM] / (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 23 packaging, front: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / RECORD YOUR / OWN MESSAGE! / Messages of Christmas / RECORDER ORNAMENT BATTERY-OPERATED / MAGIC packaging, back: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Limited Warranty Through 1996 Enclosed / Record a favorite holiday message on this unique / Magic ornament! / Your own recording, or one by a / friend of family member, will be a / treasure to enjoy for a lifetime. / It's easy to record your message. / Complete, simple-to-follow / instructions are enclosed. / This ornament comes with four / button-cell batteries. Remove / plastic strip to activate batteries. / Replacement batteries are / readily available. packaging, top: [TM] / Hallmark packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in China QLX747-6