Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright Vibrant Carols" Christmas Ornament, 1991

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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

1991

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2408

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Crayola / CRAYONS on front of packaging: COLLECTOR'S / SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Bright, Vibrant Carols / CRAYOLA CRAYON on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1991 / Third in the CRAYOLA Crayon Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / When the crayon organ plays / A merry yuletide song, / It sounds so bright and vibrant / That you want to hum along! on bottom of packaging: CRAYOLA, chevron and serpentine designs are / registered trademarks of Binney & Smith Inc., / used with permission. (C) 1991 Binney & Smith Inc. / All rights reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China. QX421-9
Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright Vibrant Carols" Christmas Ornament, 1991