Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas-Baby Girl" Christmas Ornament, 1987

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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

1987

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Pattee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1657

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: BABY / GIRL / A Baby Girl, / so dear and sweet. / Makes your Christmas / joy complete. / Baby's First Christmas / 1987 on front of packaging: Baby's First Christmas - Baby Girl / UNBREAKABLE SATIN ORNAMENT - DATED 1987 on top of packaging: Hallmark on sides of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on back of packaging: (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX274-7