Hallmark "Child's Third 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 Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1404

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: My 3rd / Christmas / 1988 on front of packaging: Child's Third Christmas / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT - DATED 1988 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: It's your Christmas number three, / and you should spend it happily! / So don't sit still, it's time to play, / and have your best-yet / Christmas Day! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX471-4 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark