Hallmark "Bright Christmas Dreams" Christmas Ornament, 1987
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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 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.
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
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1987
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler 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
2019.65.44
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
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