Hallmark "Godchild" 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. Metal ring made in Hong Kong, ornament assembled in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1312

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1985 on back of ornament: A / Godchild is / a loving gift / to treasure / through the / years. / (C) 1985 HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: $6.75 / Godchild / DATED 1985 / SATIN ORNAMENT on back of packaging: Metal Ring / made in / Hong Kong / Ornament assembled in U.S.A. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX380-2 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Godchild" Christmas Ornament, 1985