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
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
2019.65.3440
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
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