Hallmark "Granddaughter" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.919

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

around ornament: Granddaughter -- / Happiness happens wherever she goes! / Christmas 1990 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Granddaughter on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glass - Dated 1990 / Sentiment on Ornament: / Granddaughter-- / Happiness happens wherever she goes!