Hallmark "Bells are Ringing" 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 Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made and assembled in China, motor made in China, sound chip and connector cord made in Taiwan.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4767
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. 20 / U.S. PAT NO. 4,682,079 packaging, front: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Bells Are Ringing / LIGHT, MOTION AND SOUND! / MAGIC packaging, back: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Limited Warranty Through 1996 Enclosed / A unique lighted ornament! / The elf pulls up and down on / the rope, making the bell / swing and ring for you! / To start motion and bell / sound, turn switch located / on back or bottom / of ornament. To stop motion / and sound, turn switch again! / Ornament plugs easily / into any of the light bulb / sockets on a miniature / tree light string. Use only / with standard U.L.- listed / light strings of 3.5- or 6- volt bulbs. / Attached connector cord allows for / easy placement on your tree. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. packaging, top: [TM] / Hallmark packaging, underside: Mfd. and (C) 1993 for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made and Assembled in China / Motor Made in China / Sound Chip Made in Taiwan / Connector Cord Made in Taiwan / Connector Cord U.S. Pat No. 4,544,218 / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079 / QLX740-2
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