Hallmark "The Muppet Show: The Swedish Chef" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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
2009
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Kristina Kline-Gaughran 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
2019.65.6663
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: 2009 / (C) The Muppets Studio, LLC. / All Rights Reserved. / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QXI1272 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Features Sound / The / Muppets / The Swedish Chef / The Muppet Show / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: The Swedish Chef / The Muppet Show / The Swedish Chef is as comical as he is incomprehensible, / so no matter what's cooking in the Muppet Show kitchen, / laughter is always on the menu. But in one memorable scene / from 1977, something that's definitely not on the menu is / lobster. Just as the beleaguered chef drops the crustacean / cuisine into his pot, three mustachioed, pistol-wielding / lobster banditos ride up and, with a few choice words, rescue / the delicious damsel in distress! As the banditos skedaddle / with the would-be main course, the Swedish Chef is left / with an empty pot and an all-too-common confused look / on his face. / Press the button on the ornament to hear / clips from this classic Muppet Show scene! / Kristina Kline-Gaughran / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) Muppets Holding Company, LLC. / www.disney.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI1272
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