Hallmark "Jingle Bell Rock" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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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

2009

Creator Notes

Designed by Tom Best and Steve Goslin for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6735

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: 2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 HMK. LIC. / QSR4575 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Features Sound / Jingle Bell Rock / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Jingle Bell Rock / "Jingle Bell Rock" / is a jolly ol' song-- / so turn up the volume / and carol along! / Try snapping fingers / and moving your feet / to ring in the merry / and rock to the beat! / Press the button on the base of the ornament to hear music from / "Jingle Bell Rock" performed by Bobby Helms. / Tom Best / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Steve Goslin / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / REQUIRES 1.5V #LR41 BUTTON-CELL BATTERIES INCLUDED. / CAUTION: REPLACE 1.5V BUTTON-CELL BATTERIES WITH ONLY 192, LR41, AG3 / OR EQUIVALENT. DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW OR DIFFERENT BATTERY TYPES. / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: "Jingle Bell Rock" (Joe Beal & Jim Boothe) / (C) 1957 (Renewed) Chappell & Co., Inc. (ASCAP), All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission. / Performed by Bobby Helms / Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises / (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QSR4575