Hallmark "Child's Third 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 Joyce Pattee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1500

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: MY / THIRD / CHRISTMAS / 1986 on front of packaging: Child's Third Christmas / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT DATED 1986 back of packaging: I'm a beary merry panda / with just one job to do-- / I've come to decorate your tree / especially for you. / So find a very special bough, / one just right for me, / So everyone will see this is / your Christmas number three! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX413-6 top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Child's Third Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1986