Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas: Photoholder" Christmas Ornament, 1983

THF180112 / Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas: Photoholder" Christmas Ornament, 1983
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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

1983

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.673

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: A Baby is / a dream fulfilled, / a treasure / to hold dear-- / A Baby is / a love that grows / more precious / every year. on front of packaging: Hallmark / $7.00 / "BABY'S 1ST CHRISTMAS" / Dated 1983 Photo Holder on top of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas: Photoholder" Christmas Ornament, 1983