Hallmark "The Beatles Yellow Submarine" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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
2000
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Willliams 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
2019.65.1951
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: The Beatles / Yellow Submarine on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Beatles / Yellow Submarine / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: In addition to its catchy title, lighthearted lyrics, and the voices / of the Fab Four...the animated film Yellow Submarine is best / remembered for its flashy psychedelic artwork. The color-bright / 1968 cartoon recounts the fantasy voyage in which the Beatles sail / with Captain Fred to Pepperland, where they save the citizens / from the music-hating Blue Meanies. / Display this Keepsake Ornament on your tree or near your radio, / tapes, or CDs. You may just find yourself singing the words to the / unforgettable title song, "Yellow Submarine." / Sculpted by / Nello Williams / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 2000 Subafilms Limited. / A Yellow Submarine Product Trade Mark of Subafilms Ltd. (C) 1968 / Authorized BEATLES Merchandise / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6841
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