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 LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong and China.

Object ID

2019.65.1317

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Grandchild's / First / Christmas / 1985 on front of packaging: Grandchild's / First / Christmas / 1985 / Grandchild's First Christmas / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT DATED 1985 on back of packaging: Christmas will be / extra special this year / Because of a grandchild / so precious and dear... / And this little keepsake / will help us remember / The magical joys / of this lovely December. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Hong Kong and China QX495-5 on top of packaging: Hallmark