Hallmark "Mother and Daughter Locket Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2001

Summary

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.

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

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2001

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Votruba, LaDene 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Thailand 

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3570

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Enamel (Fused coating)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Mother / & / Daughter / 2001 on inside of ornament: The love / between a / mother / and child / is a priceless / treasure. on back of ornament: (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mother and Daughter Locket / Photo Holder / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Sentiment on ornament: / The love between a mother and child / is a priceless treasure. / Sculpted by / LaDene Votruba / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Brass - Dated 2001 on side of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX6962 on top of packaging: Hallmark

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