Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1987

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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

1987

Creator Notes

Designed by Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1633

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS 1987 on front of packaging: Baby's First Christmas / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT - DATED 1987 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: When Santa comes to your house / To bring some nice surprises, / He'll see the sweetest things in life / Come in the smallest sizes! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX411-3 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1987