Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1986

THF181720 / Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1986
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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

1986

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ball ornament made in the United States, hanger made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1392

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS on side of ornament: A baby's / a bundle of / hope and / joy. on back of ornament: 1986 on front of packaging: BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS / Baby's First Christmas / SATIN ORNAMENT DATED 1986 on back of packaging: A baby's / a bundle of / hope and / joy. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ball Ornament Made in U.S.A. Hanger Made in China QX271-3 on top of packaging: Hallmark