Hallmark "Granddaughter" Christmas Ornament, 1988
THF182854 / Hallmark "Granddaughter" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1445
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
A Granddaughter / is a delight / to love! / Christmas / 1988
on front of packaging:
Granddaughter / GLASS ORNAMENT / DATED 1988
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on sides of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
This glass ball has been painted / with two contrasting colors- / a new feature in the Keepsake line / of ornaments. / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc. K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX277-4
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