Hallmark "Grandchild'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 Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1636

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: GRANDCHILD'S / FIRST / CHRISTMAS / 1987 on bottom of ornament: For: / With Love From: on front of packaging: Grandchild's First Christmas / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT - DATED 1987 on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: There's a special place / underneath this ornament / for you to write your / Grandchild's name and / your own message or signature. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX460-9 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark