Hallmark "Fun on a Big Scale" Christmas Ornament, 1992

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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

1992

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2481

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1992 on back of ornament: Fun / on a / Big / Scale! / (C) 1992 HALLMARK / CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: FEATURES / MOVEMENT! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Scale tips! / Fun on a Big Scale on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / This hamster ate so many sweets that he's tipping the scale! / You can tip the scale the other way by pressing down gently / on the dish of candy. / This hamster's resolved / to cut down on sweets, / But not till tomorrow- / 'cause Santa's brought treats! / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX513-4
Hallmark "Fun on a Big Scale" Christmas Ornament, 1992