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

Creator Notes

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

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