Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas: Baby Girl" 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 the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1043

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: Baby's First Christmas / 1989 / A New Baby Girl To Love. on front of packaging: BABY GIRL / BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS / Unbreakable Satin Ornament / Dated 1989 on top of packaging: Hallmark on side of packaging: For: / From: on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on bottom of packaging: (c) 1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX272-2 / 23-278-9094