Hallmark "Goody Gumballs" Christmas Ornament, 1995

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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

1995

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in Thailand, connector cord made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5200

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 1995 HALLMLARK CARDS, INC. 20 / U.S. PAT. NO. 4,693,541 packaging, front: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Goody Gumballs! / LIGHT / MAGIC packaging, back: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / Limited Warranty Through 1998 Enclosed / A unique ornament! Two pals / seek a sweet treat from an old- / fashioned gumball machine, / lighting up your holidays / with a bit of Keepsake Magic! / 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. / Handy connector cord and two / light bulbs included. Connector / cord allows for easy placement / on your tree. / Complete display instructions enclosed. packaging, top: [TM] / Hallmark packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in Thailand / Connector Cord Made in China / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Grommet U.S. Pat. No. 4,693,541 / QLX7367
Hallmark "Goody Gumballs" Christmas Ornament, 1995