Hallmark "Granddaughter's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1989

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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

1989

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.988

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Acrylic (Plastic)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1989 / Granddaughter's / First / Christmas on front of packaging: NEW! / GRANDDAUGHTER'S FIRST CHRISTMAS / Acrylic Ornament / Dated 1989 on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / This acrylic ornament, celebrating / Granddaughter's First Christmas, / is a new commemorative / in the Keepsake Ornament collection. / For: / From: on top of packaging: Hallmark