Hallmark "Etch A Sketch" Christmas Ornament, 1994
THF352213 / Hallmark "Etch A Sketch" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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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
1994
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3423
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Etch A Sketch(R)
on back of ornament:
THE CONFIGURATION OF THE ETCH-A-SKETCH(R) / PRODUCT IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE OHIO ART COMPANY. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / PERSONALIZED
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