Hallmark "First Christmas Together" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1514
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
First Christmas Together
on back of ornament:
1986
on front of packaging:
FIRST CHRISTMAS TOGETHER / HANDCRAFTED ORNAMENT / Dated 1986 / $12.00 / QX409-6
on sides of packaging:
Keepsake Ornament
back of packaging:
These little lovebirds snuggle close / and cuddle in their nest. / Their hearts are happy for they know / this Christmas will be blessed / With twice the laughter, twice the joy / and warmth, despite the weather, / For this is the first Christmas / that the lovebirds spend together./ (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China.
top of packaging:
Hallmark
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