Hallmark "Chatty Cathy" Christmas Ornament, 2007
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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
2007
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Julie Forsyth 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
2019.65.6140
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Textile materials
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament: Chatty / Cathy / THE TALKING DOLL! / MATTEL INC. TOYMAKERS ornament, underside: 2007 / (C) Mattel / [TM] HMK CDS. / QXI7259 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Features Sound / Chatty / Cathy [TM] / THE TALKING DOLL! / MATTEL INC. TOYMAKERS [R] / Chatty Cathy / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Chatty Cathy / There was no better gift / for a girl Christmas Day / than a dolly for hours / of make-believe play. / And what's better by far / is a doll who can speak-- / and who's got enough sayings / to last a whole week! / Pull the string on the back of this ornament / to hear 1 of the 11 Chatty Cathy sayings. / Julie Forsyth / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. / Instructions printed inside box. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted and fabric - dated 2007 packaging, underside: CHATTY CATHY and associated trademarks and trade dress / are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. / (C) 2006 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QXI7259
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