Hallmark "Baby's Second Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1985

THF180719 / Hallmark "Baby's Second Christmas" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1282

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Baby's / Second / Christmas on back of ornament: 1985 on front of packaging: Baby's Second Christmas / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT DATED 1985 on back of packaging: Baby's Second Christmas / Since Baby's First Christmas / a whole year has passed. / Who would have thought / time could race by so fast? / Our holiday times / will be doubly dear / As we share the wonder / of this second year! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo 64141 / Made in China QX478-5 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Baby's Second Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1985