Hallmark "Kris and the Kringles Series" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow 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
2019.65.4316
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Textile materials
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
2005 / [TM] (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc.
ornament, front:
SPECIAL / DELIVERY / KRINGLE & CO.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / KRIS AND THE KRINGLES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
KRIS AND THE KRINGLES / Santa's travel engineer / has topped himself again this year / He's built a blimp that stands the test / of doing what the sleigh does best! / Windup movement. Santa needs your help / to make his deliveries. To activate the windup / mechanism, pull down gently on the cord that / Santa is holding. Release it and Santa will be / lifted up, toward the blimp. / Ken Crow / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Fifth and Final in the Series. / Look for 5 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005
packaging, underside:
(C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2185
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