Hallmark "Christmas Memories" Photoholder Christmas Ornament, 1988

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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

1988

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Pattee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1400

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Acrylic (Plastic)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1988 on back of ornament: Christmas / is more than a day / in December... / It's the magic and love / we'll always / remember. on front of packaging: CHRISTMAS MEMORIES / Acrylic Photoholder Ornament / Dated 1988 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: The shimmery foil / on this ornament / reflects light in / a rainbow of colors. / Sentiment on Ornament: / Christmas is more / than a day in December... / It's the magic and love / we'll always remember. / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on bottom of packaging: (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K.C. Mo. 64141 / Made in U.S.A. / QX372-4
Hallmark "Christmas Memories" Photoholder Christmas Ornament, 1988