Hallmark "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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.
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
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2009
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6736
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, back: I BRAKE FOR GRANDMAS! ornament, underside: 2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 HMK. LIC. / QSR4555 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Features Sound / Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer / Grandma got run over / by a reindeer-- / betcha from now on / he'll take it slow... / Let's hope Lead Hoof / learns defensive driving / before he goes off / dashing through the snow! / Press the button on the ornament to hear music / from "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" / performed by Dr. Elmo. / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" / (by Randy Brooks) / (C) Copyright 1979. Kris Publishing/SESAC/Elmo Publishing/SESAC (both admin. by ICG). / All rights reserved. Used by permission. / Performed by Dr. Elmo / Courtesy Laughing Stock Records / (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QSR4555
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