Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright 'n' Sunny Tepee" Christmas Ornament, 1995

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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

1995

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.1883

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: Crayola(R) / CRAYONS on back of ornament: 1995 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Bright 'n' Sunny Tepee / CRAYOLA(R) Crayon / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / Seventh in the CRAYOLA(R) Crayon Series / Look for series verification 7 on this ornament. / This sunny yellow tepee / is the perfect place to play-- / and listen for the jingle bells / announcing Santa's sleigh! on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright 'n' Sunny Tepee" Christmas Ornament, 1995