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

Creator Notes

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

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
Hallmark "Time for Joy" Christmas Ornament, 2000