Hallmark "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Rudolph and Santa" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
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.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6014
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Plush
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: 2004 / RUDOLPH Animated Program / (C) & TM Classic Media. / Under license to GT Merch. & Lic. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QXG5654 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / THE ORIGINAL TELEVISION CLASSIC / 40 YEARS / AND STILL GLOWING! / SPECIAL / LIGHTING / EFFECT / Christmas 2004 / RUDOLPH(R) AND SANTA / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer(R) / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: RUDOLPH(R) AND SANTA / Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer(R) / Most of us have grown up loving / the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed / Reindeer(R). It's become as much a part / of the holidays as decorating the tree or / leaving cookies for Santa. Celebrating / its 40th anniversary in 2004, the classic / program about the red-nosed reindeer / is sure to put you right into the festive / holiday spirit! / This Keepsake Ornament enables / Rudolph(R) to brighten your home all / season long. To see his nose glow, press / the buckle on Santa's belt. / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. / Instructions printed inside box. / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (C) & (R) The Rudolph Co., / L.P. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" animated program / (C) 1964, renewed 1992 Classic Media, Inc. All rights reserved. / Under license to GT Merchandising & Licensing LLC. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG5654
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