Hallmark "G.I. Joe" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by 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
2019.65.4410
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: 2005 / (C) 2005 Hasbro, Inc. / [TM] / HMK CDS. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / GI JOE / G.I. JOE [TM] / decoration des fetes packaging, back: G.I. JOE [TM] / Known for 40 years as a "fighting / man from head to toe," G.I. JOE / has always been ready to defend his / country's freedom and to face any / danger, whether in the backyard, on the playground, or in the bathtub. / He is truly a man of action! / Inspired by the 1964 "Sea, Sled and / Frogman" G.I. JOE action figure, this / ornament features our hero ready / for an undersea mission. The Navy / originally designed these propeller- / driven sleds to allow frogmen to / perform dangerous naval operations / on top of the water or beneath the / ocean's surface. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. / This is not a toy intended for children. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ce produit n'est pas un jouet et ne convient pas aux enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: Licensed by: / Hasbro [TM] / Properties / Group / HASBRO and its logo and GI JOE are trademarks of Hasbro / and are used with permission. (C) 2005 Hasbro. All / Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6262
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