Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1981

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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

1981

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.527

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Baby's / First Christmas / 1981 on back of ornament: There's nothing like / a baby girl / To cheer and brighten all the world / at Christmas. on front of packaging: BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS / $4.50 / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS / Hallmark on back of packaging: BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / SATIN ORNAMENT / BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS / DATED 1981 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX601-5
Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1981