Hallmark "Our First Christmas Together" Christmas Ornament, 1991

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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

1991

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Handcrafted banner made in China, brass ornament made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.1101

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Plastic

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1st CHRISTMAS / TOGETHER / 1991 on back of ornament: Of life's / many treasures, / the most beautiful / is love. / (C) 1991 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: PHOTO HOLDER / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Our First Christmas Together. on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted and Brass - Dated 1991 / Sentiment on Ornament: / Of life's many treasures, / the most beautiful is love. / Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Handcrafted Banner Made in China / Brass Ornament Made in Hong Kong. QX491-7