Hallmark "Grandparents" Christmas Ornament, 1990
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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
1990
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.916
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Grandparents / and Christmas... / Two beautiful ways to say / "Love."
on back of ornament:
Season's / Greetings / 1990
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Grandparents / and Christmas... / Two beautiful ways to say / "Love." / Grandparents
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glass - Dated 1990
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Related Content
Set
Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments: Personal Moments and Timeless Memories
- 19 Artifacts
In 1973, Hallmark Cards, Inc. ventured into the world of designing and producing Christmas ornaments. The company initially offered eighteen designs and added new ones to the growing line each year. Hallmark ornaments became more than holiday decorations. They helped personalize holiday trees -- marking life milestones, reflecting one's interests and tastes, and stirring fond memories.