Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright Blazing Colors" Christmas Ornament, 1992

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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 revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1992

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2459

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of ornament: Crayola(R) / CRAYON / Crayola(R) / CRAYON / CRAYOLA CRAYONS on side of ornament: CRAYOLA CRAYONS on side of ornament: 1992 on top of ornament: Crayola on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Bright Blazing Colors / CRAYOLA(R) Crayon on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / Fourth in the CRAYOLA(R) Crayon Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / With bright blazing colors, / this fire truck dalmatian / Is heading for Christmas / back home at the station. / CRAYOLA, chevron and serpentine designs are registered / trademarks of Binney & Smith Inc., used with permission. / (C) 1992 Binney & Smith Inc. All rights reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX426-4