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Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1985

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THF177186 / Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1985
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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

1985

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.37

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS on front of packaging: Baby's First Christmas / Handcrafted Ornament Dated 1985 / QX499-2 / $15.00 on sides of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Sweet little baby, / if you only knew / How many bright dreams / you are making come true... / And all through the years / we'll look back and remember / The magical joys / of this magical December. / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Hong Kong
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