Hallmark "Crayola Crayon: King of the Ring" 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 Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.1944

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Crayola / King of the Ring / CRAYOLA Crayon / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: At the Crayola circus, / even lions do their part / To add a touch of color- / and become a work of art! / Sculpted by / Sue Tague / 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: Crayola, chevron and serpentine designs are registered / trademarks, rainbow/swash design is a trademark of / Binney & Smith, used under license. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX6864
Hallmark "Crayola Crayon: King of the Ring" Christmas Ornament, 2000