Hallmark "Crayola Crayons: Gingerbread Home" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow 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
2019.65.6011
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: 2004 on back of ornament: Crayola(R) on bottom of ornament: (C) 2004 B&S / 2004 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Crayola / SPECIAL / LIGHTING / EFFECT / Christmas 2004 / GINGERBREAD HOME / Crayola(R) Crayons / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: GINGERBREAD HOME / Crayola(R) Crayons / Look who's built himself a house / of gingerbread and spice, / then brightened it with crayons / to make it extra nice! / Special lighting effect: To see the home / of the gingerbread man glow with light, / attach the clip on the ornament directly to / a lamp socket on a miniature light string. / No separate connector cord is required. / Instructions printed inside box. / Ken Crow / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 B&S / www.crayola.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI5294
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