Hallmark "The Jetsons" Christmas Ornament, 1996

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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

1996

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5227

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 1996 / THE JETSONS [TM] (C) 1996 HBPI. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 4 / U.S. PAT. NO. 4,682,079 packaging, front: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Jetsons [TM] / FLICKERING LIGHT / MAGIC packaging, back: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Limited Warranty Through 1999 Enclosed / Sculpted by Ken Crow / A unique ornament! It's the Jetsons [TM], / arriving in the green, jet-powered bubble-car / you'll recognize from their adventures / on television. They've come to pay you a / holiday visit -- so say "hello" to George, / Jane, Judy, Elroy [TM] and their dog, Astro [TM]! / Lights flicker automatically and continuously. / 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: Hanna-Barbera [R] THE JETSONS [TM] / (C) 1996 Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079 / QLX7411