Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas - Baby Boy" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.923

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Baby's First Christmas / 1990 on back of ornament: Joy comes into your heart / when a Baby Boy / comes into your world. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Baby's First Christmas / 1990 / Baby's First Christmas - Baby Boy on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Unbreakable Satin - Dated 1990 / Sentiment on Ornament: / Joy comes into your heart / when a Baby Boy comes into your world. / Baby's First Christmas
Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas - Baby Boy" Christmas Ornament, 1990