Hallmark "Treasures and Dreams Series: Jewelry Box Gazebo" 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

2019.65.5903

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: Two Hearts / One Love / 2004 (C) Hallmark Licensing, Inc. 3 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / WINDUP / MUSIC AND / MOVEMENT / Christmas 2004 / JEWELRY BOX GAZEBO / Treasures and Dreams / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: JEWELRY BOX GAZEBO / Treasures and Dreams / Plays "Our Love" by Tchaikovsky / When the music plays / and the couple spins round-- / pure enchantment is waiting for you... / You'll be swept away / in a fairy-tale dream-- / and feel just like you're dancing there, too. / Open the drawer on this Keepsake Ornament / jewelry box--the music begins and the couple / turns! You can even place a ring or small pair / of earrings inside...or a special wish. Each year, / this series will bring you a different style of / musical jewelry box. / Ken Crow / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Third in the Series / Look for 3 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 QX8121