Hallmark "One-Elf Marching Band" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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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
1993
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 Thailand.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3775
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: ONE ELF / 93 / MARCHING BAND on bottom of ornament: (C) 1993 / Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / One-Elf Marching Band / FEATURES MOVEMENT / See Back for Details on back of packaging: Handcrafted and Brass / Dated 1993 / This clever elf wants to play his band for / you. Simply pull the cord dangling below / the ornament, and watch him clap his / cymbals and beat his big drum. Feel free / to tap your toes to the music! on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C)1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX534-2
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