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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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