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
Place of Creation
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.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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