Hallmark "Lighthouse Greetings Series" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis 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
2019.65.5249
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
[TM] / (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 23 / U.S. PAT. NO. 4,682,079 / Collin [signature]
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / FLASHING / LIGHT / Lighthouse Greetings / MAGIC COLLECTOR'S SERIES
packaging, back:
First in the Lighthouse Greetings Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / A unique ornament -- Santa and Mrs. Claus seem right / at home as the keepers of this cheery lighthouse, / which was inspired by wintry scenes on the nations's / northeastern coastline. In future years, this series / will depict lighthouses representing other locations. / Beacon light "flashes" from high to low, automatically / and continuously. Soft light glows inside the cozy home / and on the Christmas tree. / Use only with standard U.L.- listed miniature light / strings of 2.5-, 3.5-, or 6- volt push-in type bulbs. / Plug into any socket on the light string. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Limited Warranty through 2000 enclosed. / Sculpted by John "Collin" Francis / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
packaging, top:
Hallmark
packaging, underside:
Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079 / QLX7442
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