Hallmark "Swingin' Into Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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Hallmark's light and sound effects transform this "Swingin' into Christmas" jukebox ornament into a tiny version of the real thing. This iconic 1940s-era brand jukebox plays four classic Christmas tunes in swing-era style--lights on the front are synchronized with each of the songs. The "Nellco" brand jukebox? This is a subtle reference to the Hallmark artist who designed the ornament--Nello Williams!
Hallmark's light and sound effects transform this "Swingin' into Christmas" jukebox ornament into a tiny version of the real thing. This iconic 1940s-era brand jukebox plays four classic Christmas tunes in swing-era style--lights on the front are synchronized with each of the songs. The "Nellco" brand jukebox? This is a subtle reference to the Hallmark artist who designed the ornament--Nello Williams!
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2008
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Williams 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
2019.65.6541
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: Nellco on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / QXG7244 20 on front of packaging: Magic / Light and Sound / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Swingin' Into Christmas / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Swingin' Into Christmas / Christmas is a swingin' time / for snazzy tunes from way back when / That make us snap and tap our feet / and gladly sing along again! / Press one of the yellow buttons on the front / of the ornament to hear one of four different / Christmas classics in swing era style. The songs / include It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, / It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Deck the / Halls, and Up on the Housetop. The lights on the / front of the ornament are synchronized with each / of the songs. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Use only with standard UL, cUL, or CSA listed or certified / miniature light strings using push-in type bulbs, having / multiples of 35 bulbs or 50 bulbs in series. / Electrical rating 6 volts, 1.2 watts. / Not for use with blinking lights. / For indoor use only. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Limited Warranty statement enclosed. / C UL(R) US / LISTED / ELECTRIC / ORNAMENT / 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 - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: "IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS" / (Meredith Willson) / Used by Permission Of Frank Music & Meredith Willson Music / "IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR" / (Edward Pola & George Wyle) / Barnaby Music Corp. (C) 1963 Renewed 1991 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG7244
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