Hallmark "The Washington Monument" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale 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
2019.65.5260
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
1998 / [TM] / (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 23 / U.S. PAT. NO.4,682,079 / QLX7553
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / FLASHING / LIGHTS / AND / SOUND / The Washington Monument / MAGIC
packaging, back:
A unique ornament -- Celebrates America's spirit / of independence and pays tribute to the first U.S. / President. This design was inspired by spectacular / Fourth of July fireworks in the nation's capitol. / Fireworks were also featured at the monument at / two historic events -- the placing of the cornerstone / and the dedication of the completed landmark. / Light glows softly at the base of the monument. To / see (and hear!) the "fireworks show," press button / on left side of ornament. Light on base will dim, / and lights will "flash" across the sky, accompanied / by the sound of real fireworks. Display will play / through once and stop automatically. / 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 2001 enclosed. / Sculpted by Ed Seale / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
packaging, top:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973-1998
packaging, underside:
Mfd. for and (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Circuitry U.S. Pat. 4,682,079 / QLX7553
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