Hallmark "Granddaughter" Christmas Ornament, 1987

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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

1987

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in the United States. Metal ring made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.1481

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: A / GRANDDAUGHTER / makes each day / a holiday in the heart. / CHRISTMAS / 1987 on front of packaging: Granddaughter/ DATED 1987 / PADDED SATIN ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in U.S.A. Metal Ring Made in Hong Kong QX374-7 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark