Hallmark "Treasures and Dreams Series: Jewelry Box Ballet" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
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
2019.65.5269
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament: for every princess ... / a castle ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 1 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MUSIC AND / MOVEMENT / Christmas 2002 / JEWELRY BOX BALLET / Treasures and Dreams / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Decoration des fetes packaging, back: JEWELRY BOX BALLET / Treasures and Dreams. Plays "Dance of the Sugarplum / Fairy" from The Nutcracker / What magic a musical jewelry box / holds! The prized possessions inside / are mere clues to the rich memories, / favorite daydreams, and bright hopes / for tomorrow. / Open the drawer on this Keepsake / Ornament jewelry box -- the music / begins, the tiny ballerina twirls. You / can even place a ring or small pair / of earrings inside ... or a special wish. / Each year, this series will bring you / a different style of musical jewelry / box complete with a "hidden" drawer / and a melody that complements the / carefully sculpted scene. / Sentiment on ornament: / For every princess, a castle... / Ken Crow / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / FIRST IN THE SERIES. / Look for 1 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX8183
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