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

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "Christmas Cuckoo" Christmas Ornament, 1988