Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright Sledding Colors" Christmas Ornament, 1998

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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

1998

Creator Notes

Designed by Sue Tague for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2810

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top and front of ornament: Crayola on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Bright Sledding Colors / CRAYOLA Crayon / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Tenth and Final in the CRAYOLA Crayon Series. / Look for series verification 10 on this ornament. / A crayon sled's a merry sight / against a hill of snowy white... / This bear has found the perfect way / to brighten up a winter day! / Sculpted by / Sue Tague / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright Sledding Colors" Christmas Ornament, 1998