Hallmark "Baby Locket" Christmas Ornament, 1985

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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

1985

Creator Notes

Designed by Diana McGehee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1277

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Baby on front of packaging: Baby Photo Locket Ornament inside front flap of packaging: A baby is / a precious gift, / a miracle of love. on back of packaging: This ornament has been coated / with lacquer / to prevent tarnishing. / Clean with a soft, moist cloth. / A hanger is included. / Hanger / made in / Hong Kong. / Ornament / made in U.S.A. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX401-2 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Baby Locket" Christmas Ornament, 1985