Hallmark "Grandchild's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1985

THF180922 / Hallmark "Grandchild's First 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. Ornament made in U.S.A. Hanger made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.1316

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: GRANDCHILD'S / FIRST / CHRISTMAS / 1985 / (C) HALLMARK CARDS, INC. on back of ornament: A Grandchild / puts special magic / in holiday moments. on front of packaging: GRANDCHILD'S / FIRST / CHRISTMAS / 1985 / (C) HALLMARK CARDS, INC. / Grandchild's First Christmas / SATIN ORNAMENT DATED 1985 on back of packaging: A Grandchild / puts special magic / in holiday moments. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 / Ornament made in U.S.A. Hanger made in Sri Lanka QX260-5 on top of packaging: Hallmark