Hallmark "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Rudolph and Clarice" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6957

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2006 / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (C) and / (R) The Rudolph Company, L.P. / "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" animated / program (C) Classic Media, Inc. / All rights reserved / HALLMARK CARDS, INC. / QHC4043 on front of packaging: Magic / Features Magnet / and Light / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / RUDOLPH / the / RED-NOSED REINDEER / Rudolph(R) and Clarice TM / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer(R) / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Rudolph(R) and Clarice TM / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer(R) / A kiss from Clarice TM / is all Rudolph(R) needs / to give him the courage / to take up the lead... / With a glowing red nose, / he is hitched to the sleigh, / as he heads up the team / to guide Santa's way. / As the bases of these two ornaments touch, Clarice TM / gives Rudolph(R) a kiss that lights up his nose. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (C) and (R) The Rudolph / Company, L.P. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" animated / program (C) Classic Media, Inc. All rights reserved. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QHC4043