Hallmark "Our Family Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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

2006

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Best, Tom 

Hurlburt, Robert 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Tom Best and sculpted by Robert Hurlburt of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6351

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Our / Family / 2006 on back of ornament: Happy family times like there / make warm and welcome memories. on bottom of ornament: (C) 2006 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Our Family / CHRISTMAS PHOTO HOLDER DECORATION PORTE-PHOTO on back of packaging: Our Family / Heartwarming feelings / of sharing and fun, / Magical moments / unwrapped one by one, / Christmas traditions / that draw family near-- / Beautiful memories / shine brighter each year. / Sentiment on ornament: / Happy family times like these / make warm and welcome memories. / Designed by / Tom Best / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sculpted by / Robert Hurlburt / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2006 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 RES. PHOTO / Made in China QXG2943

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