Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright Journey" Christmas Ornament, 1989

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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

1989

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1018

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 1989 / Crayola CRAYON / Crayola CRAYON / Crayola CRAYON / Crayola CRAYON / Crayola CRAYON on front of packaging: NEW! / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / CRAYOLA Crayon / BRIGHT JOURNEY / Handcrafted Ornament / Dated 1989 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / This ornament is the first in the / new CRAYOLA Crayon series. / Each year you'll find a different / crayon bright vision of Christmas / for you holiday tree!/ First in the CRAYOLA Crayon Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. on bottom of packaging: CRAYOLA, chevron and serpentine design are / registered trademarks of Binney & Smith Inc., / used with permission. (c)1989 Binney & Smith Inc. / All rights reserved. Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX435-2 / 23-278-9143
Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright Journey" Christmas Ornament, 1989