Hallmark "Jack-in-the-Box Memories Series: Pop! Goes the Gingerbread Man" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Visker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.219

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of ornament: 2008 on front of packaging: Magic / Series / Windup, Music / and Motion / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Pop! Goes the Gingerbread Man / Jack-in-the-Box Memories / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Pop! Goes the Gingerbread Man / Jack-in-the-Box Memories / Sometimes you can't wait for cookies to cool and taste 'em as soon as you can---Out of the oven and into your mouth, it's "Pop Goes the Gingerbread Man!" / Turn the crank on the side to hear "Pop Goes the Weasel" and see the gingerbread man pop out of the box / Sharon Visker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sixth in the Series. Look for 6 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / pressed tin and handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX7161