Hallmark "Christmas Cuckoo" Christmas Ornament, 1988
THF182534 / Hallmark "Christmas Cuckoo" Christmas Ornament, 1988
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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
1988
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
2019.65.1074
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Handcrafted Ornament / NEW! / Features / Movement! / Christmas Cuckoo
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
Keepsake Ornament / Watch the fun as this cuckoo clock / opens for you. Simply hold the sides / of the clock, and gently tap the / pinecone below. The face turns and / the door opens to reveal a little / bluebird!
on bottom of packaging:
(c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX480-1
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