Hallmark "Kris and the Kringles Series" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
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
2019.65.5900
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
2004 / (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 4
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / WINDUP / MUSIC AND / MOVEMENT / Christmas 2004 / KRIS AND THE KRINGLES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
KRIS AND THE KRINGLES / Plays "Jolly Old St. Nicholas" / Everybody's rockin' / at this Santa sing-along! / The whole team sways / while Santa plays / a jolly Christmas song! / To start the music, gently turn the key on the back of / the ornament clockwise. The "piano roll" turns as the / music plays, and Santa and the reindeer on the bench / move from side to side. / Ken Crow / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Fourth in the Series. / Look for 4 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8114
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