Hallmark "Fifty Years 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
Place of Creation
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.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1106
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
50 YEARS / TOGETHER / 1991
on back of ornament:
Golden / Christmas memories... / Golden / Years of love. / (C) 1991 HALLMARK CARDS, INC.
on front of packaging:
PHOTO HOLDER / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Fifty Years Together
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted and Brass - Dated 1991 / Sentiment on Ornament: / Golden Christmas memories... / Golden years of love. / Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Handcrafted Banner Made in China / Brass Ornament Made in Hong Kong QX494-7
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