Hallmark "Noah's Ark" Christmas Ornament, 1991
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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
1991
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.56
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
JOY LOVE HOPE PEACE
on back of ornament:
1991
on front of packaging:
ARTISTS' / FAVORITES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / JOY LOVE HOPE PEACE / NEW! / Windup / Movement / Noah's Ark / Sculpted by Ken Crow
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1991 / This is the first windup Keepsake Ornament. Turn the knob clockwise to start the action. The ark rocks from side to side and slides back and forth under the rainbow. The elephant, giraffe and lion move their heads. And Noah raises his arm, ready to release a white dove. / "This ornament is very meaningful to me," says Ken Crow. "I always enjoyed teaching the story in Sunday School. I included a dove because it's such a joyous part of Noah's story, as well as a beautiful symbol of peace at Christmas and all year." / "Noah's Ark" is included in a group of ornaments called Artists' Favorites. These designs reflect the personal interests and memories of the artists who create them. Look for Ken's signature on this ornament.
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX486-7
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