Hallmark "Santa's Little Big Top Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1997

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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

1997

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4900

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of ornament: Santa's / Little Big Top / 1997 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1997 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 3 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Santa's Little Big Top / Features Movement / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third and Final in the Santa's Little Big Top Series. / Look for series verification 3 / on ornament. / The elephants are waiting to begin / the Grand Finale of this series! / To see them perform, just turn the knob / at the bottom of the ornament. / Miniature / Sculpted by Ken Crow / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4152
Hallmark "Santa's Little Big Top Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1997