Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright Flying Colors" Christmas Ornament, 1996

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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

1996

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2174

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of ornament: Crayola CRAYONS on proper left side of ornament: 96 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Crayola CRAYONS / 96 / Bright Flying Colors / CRAYOLA(R) Crayon / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Ken Crow / Eighth in the CRAYOLA(R) Crayon Series. / Look for series verification 8 on this ornament. / This pilot draws attention / every time he passes by-- / For it takes some Christmas magic / to make a crayon fly! on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright Flying Colors" Christmas Ornament, 1996