Hallmark "Ralphie's Pink Nightmare" 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
Goslin, Stephen Lawrence, 1960-2019
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Steve Goslin 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
2019.65.109
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Features Sound / A CHRISTMAS STORY / Ralphie's Pink Nightmare / A Christmas Story / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Ralphie's Pink Nightmare / A Christmas Story / "Aunt Clara sends the nicest gifts!" Ralphie couldn't disagree more. What on earth would a fourth-grade boy want with a pink, full-bodied bunny suit? Oh, the indignity of indignities! His kid brother chuckles, his mother oohs and ahhs, and his father proclaims him a "pink nightmare." The only thing Ralphie wants more than getting out of this ridiculous outfit is the air rifle of his dreams! / Press the button on the base of the ornament to hear one of the most hilarious moments from this unforgettable scene! / Steve Goslin / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. / For decorative use only. / [...] / handcrafted - dated 2009 on bottom of packaging: TM & (C) Turner Entertainment Co. / WB SHIELD, TM & (C) Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. / (s09) / www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI1072
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