Hallmark "Crayola Sidewalk Chalk: Mommy's Little Artist" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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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

2009

Creator Notes

Designed by Terri Steiger of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6737

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2009 / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / (C) 2009 Crayola packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Crayola [TM] / Mommy's Little Artist / Crayola [R] Sidewalk Chalk / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Mommy's Little Artist / Crayola [R] Sidewalk Chalk / Here's Mommy's little artist / with the latest sidewalk show-- / it's possible this kid could be / a modern-day Van Gogh! / With lots of chalk and talent, / plus some creativity, / each cheery masterpiece / creates a special memory. / Keepsake Ornaments...the perfect way / to capture memories, big and small. / Terri Steiger / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Crayola Crayons [TM], Chevron [TM], Serpentine [TM], / Oval Smile Design [TM] are trademarks of Crayola used under license. / www.crayola.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI1265