Hallmark "Treasures and Dreams Series: Jewelry Box Carousel" Christmas Ornament, 2003

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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

2003

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3440

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Follow a dream to a magical place... on back of ornament: 2003 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2003 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 2 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MUSIC AND / MOVEMENT / Christmas 2003 / JEWELRY BOX CAROUSEL / Tresasures and Dreams / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: JEWELRY BOX CAROUSEL / Tresasures and Dreams / Plays "Waltz of the Flowers" from The Nutcracker / It looks as though the horses / only ride around and round, / but those who love the carousel all know / That something magic happens / when the music starts to play-- / you travel anywhere your dreams can go. / Open the drawer on this Keepsake Ornament / jewelry box--the music begins and the carousel / 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 / Second in the Series. Look for 2 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 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8197