Hallmark "Crayola: Clownin' Around" Christmas Ornament, 1999

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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

1999

Creator Notes

Designed by Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2768

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 99 / Crayola on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Crayola / Clownin' Around / CRAYOLA on back of packaging: The tree is up, the stage is set, / and this Circus Clown rolls in- / He's ready for his Christmas show, / so let the fun begin! / Sculpted by / Sue Tague / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Crayola 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 China QX6487