Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Photoholder 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 LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.990

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1989 / Baby's First Christmas on back of ornament: A / new star / on the / family / tree! / (C) 1989 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS / Handcrafted Photoholder Ornament / Dated 1989 on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / A new star / on the family tree! / (Sentiment on Ornament) / For: / From: on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Photoholder Christmas Ornament, 1989