Hallmark "Grandma's House Collector's Plate" Christmas Ornament, 2000

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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

2000

Creator Notes

Designed by Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1919

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Acrylic (Plastic)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Grandma's House... / ...a Cozy Place of / Warmth and Happiness / 2000 on back of ornament: Fine Porcelain / (C) 2000 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Grandma's House / Collector's Plate / Display Stand Included - Assiette de collection et support on back of packaging: Sentiment on ornament: / Grandma's House... / A Cozy Place of / Warmth and Happiness. / Sculpted by / Tracy Larsen / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Fine Porcelain - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8141
Hallmark "Grandma's House Collector's Plate" Christmas Ornament, 2000