Hallmark "Barney" Christmas Ornament, 1994

THF363081 / Hallmark "Barney" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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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

1994

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4783

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: SLEDDING IS SIMPLY STU-U-U-PENDOUS! / 1994 / Barney [TM] ornament, underside: (C) 1994 The Lyons Group. / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 20 / U.S. PAT. NO. 4,682,079 packaging, front: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barney [TM] / LIGHT AND MOTION / MAGIC packaging, back: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Limited Warranty Through 1997 Enclosed / A unique ornament! See Barney [TM] the Dinosaur / sled around the snowman -- followed by his friend / the rabbit! / 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: (C) 1994, The Lyons Group / BARNEY [TM] is a trademark of THe Lyons Group. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made and Assembled in China / Motor Made in Taiwan / Connector Cord Made in China / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079 / QLX750-6