Hallmark "Grandchild's First Christmas" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1216
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1984 / Grandchild's First Christmas
on back of ornament:
Grandchild's First Christmas
on front of packaging:
GRANDCHILD'S 1ST CHRISTMAS / Dated 1984
on back of packaging:
GRANDCHILD'S / FIRST CHRISTMAS / Dear little lamb, take your place / on the tree, / Make baby's first Christmas as nice / as can be, / Save the delight and the laughter / and cheer -- / Always remind us of baby's first year. / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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