Hallmark "Gearing Up for Christmas" Miniature 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
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
2019.65.5005
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
2001
on back of ornament:
(C) 2001 Hmk. Cds.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Gearing Up for Christmas / DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
Elfbots are jolly, / they like to have fun, / they like to make presents / for everyone! / They work without sleeping, / they never complain, / and they think clever thoughts / with mechanical brains! / Sculpted by Ken Crow / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Die-Cast Metal and Handcrafted - Dated 2001
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM5352
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