Hallmark "Baby's Second Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1983

THF179920 / Hallmark "Baby's Second Christmas" 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

2019.65.674

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Baby's / Second / Christmas on back of ornament: A Child knows / such special ways / to jolly up / the holidays! on front and back of packaging: "BABY'S 2ND CHRISTMAS" / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / SATIN ORNAMENT / DATED1983 / "BABY'S 2ND CHRISTMAS"
Hallmark "Baby's Second Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1983