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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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