Hallmark "Godchild" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Ron Bishop of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.1153

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: MERRY CHRISTMAS / GODCHILD / 1991 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Godchild on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1991 on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX548-9
Hallmark "Godchild" Christmas Ornament, 1991