Hallmark "Kris and the Kringles Series" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
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
2019.65.5562
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
[TM] / (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 2
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / WINDUP MOVEMENT / Christmas 2002 / KRIS AND THE KRINGLES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Decorations des fetes
packaging, back:
KRIS AND THE KRINGLES / Santa and his helpers / need to get their errands done, / But can't help going round and round / because it's so much fun! / To see the revolving doors turn -- / with Santa and the reindeer inside! -- / gently turn the knob on the top of / the ornament clockwise and release. / (See arrow on ornament.) / Ken Crow / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Second in the Series. / Look for 2 on this ornament / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002
packaging, underside:
Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8173
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