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

Creator Notes

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

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
Hallmark "CRAYOLA Crayon Series: Bright Shining Castle" Christmas Ornament, 1993