Hallmark "Baby's Second Christmas" 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 Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1403

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on side of ornament: Baby's 2nd Christmas on side of ornament: 1988 on front of packaging: Baby's Second Christmas / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT - DATED 1988 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: A growing baby's busy / learning fun new things to do, / And all the happiness that comes / on Christmas number two! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX471-1 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Baby's Second Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1988