Hallmark "Christmas Memories Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 1984

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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

1984

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Taiwan.

Object ID

2019.65.892

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Christmas / is a / remembering / time / (C) HMK CDS. on front of packaging: Hallmark / "Christmas Memories" / PHOTO HOLDER / Dated 1984 on back of packaging: "Christmas is / a remembering time." / 1984 / $6.50 / (C) 1984 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo 64141 Made in Taiwan R.O.C. QX300-4 on top of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT