Hallmark "Kris and the Kringles Series" Christmas Ornament, 2001

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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

2001

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4137

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 2001 / Jolly / Jamboree on bottom of ornament: (C) 2001 Hmk. Cds. / 1 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Features Sound / Battery Operated / Kris and the Kringles / DECORATION DES FETES / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in Kris and the Kringlees Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Santa plays a cool piano / for his music-loving chums-- / They join in with jingling bells, / root-toot-toots, and rum-tum-tums. / To hear the band play, push button / on back of large drum. Music will / stop when tune is finished. / Battery-operated. / Uses two 1.5V button-cell / batteries (included). / Sculpted by / Ken Crow / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8112