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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Diana McGehee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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