Hallmark "Granddaughter" 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 Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1523

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Season / after season, / a Granddaughter / grows dearer / and dearer / CHRISTMAS / 1986 on front of packaging: Granddaughter / GLASS ORNAMENT / DATED 1986 on sides of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT back of packaging: $4.75 / (C) 1986 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in U.S.A. U.S. Pat. No. 4,483,890 QX273-6 top of packaging: Hallmark