Hallmark "Bright Christmas Dreams" Christmas Ornament, 1987

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Artifact Overview

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 appealed to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This was the first ornament--in a series still being produced--depicting Crayola crayons. Hallmark acquired Crayola in 1984.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1987

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.44

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Crayola(R) / CRAYONS / Bright / Christmas Dreams / BINNEY / & SMITH on sides of ornament: CRAYOLA CRAYONS on back of ornament: Crayola(R) / CRAYONS / CHRISTMAS 1987 / (C) 1987 B & S Inc. All Rights Reserved / CRAYOLA(R) & Chevron design are reg. TM's of B & S, used with permission / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Crayola(R) / CRAYONS / Bright / Christmas Dreams / BINNEY / & SMITH / BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DREAMS / Handcrafted Ornament / Dated 1987 on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark