Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright Shining Castle" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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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
1993
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
2019.65.3720
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1993 / Crayola(R) / CRAYONS
on back of ornament:
Crayola(R) / CRAYONS / BRIGHT SHINING / CASTLE / CHRISTMAS 5 / BINNEY & SMITH(R) / (C) 1993 B & S Inc. / HALLMARK CARDS, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Bright Shining Castle / CRAYOLA(R) Crayon / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Fifth in the CRAYOLA(R) Crayon Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / The "draw" bridge has been opened, / the color guard is set, / The castle's getting ready / for the brightest Christmas yet!
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
CRAYOLA, chevron and serpentine designs are registered trademarks of Binney & Smith Inc., / used with permission. (C) 1993 Binney & Smith Inc. All rights reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 Made in China QX442-2
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