Hallmark "Time for Joy" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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
2000
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
2019.65.1909
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Time For Joy / MM
on back of ornament:
We wish / you a / Merry / Christmas
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Time for Joy / DECORATION DES FETES / WINDUP MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
on back of packaging:
A treat for the eyes and senses, "Time for Joy" / is filled with delightful surprises. Visually rich, / the design seems to reveal something new / with every viewing. / Winding the key in back brings "Time for Joy" / to life. Jolly St. Nicholas pops out of his nook / while a toy soldier, teddy bear, and ballerina / rotate beneath. All the while, the pendulum below / swings to the tune "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." / Sure to be one of the most talked-about ornaments / on any tree, "Time for Joy" will make a splendid / addition to any holiday collection. / Sculpted by / Ken Crow / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6904
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