Hallmark "First Christmas Together Locket" 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. Locket made in the United States, hanger made in Hong Kong.

Object ID

2019.65.1512

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: First / CHRISTMAS / Together / 1986 on front of packaging: FIRST CHRISTMAS TOGETHER / PHOTO LOCKET ORNAMENT / Dated 1986 Hanger Included inside front flap of packaging: Memories / are special moments / kept forever / by the heart. / $16.00 on back of packaging: This ornament has been coated / with lacquer / to prevent tarnishing. / Clean with a soft, moist cloth. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Locket Made in U.S.A. Hanger Made in Hong Kong QX400-3 on top of packaging: Hallmark