Hallmark "Our First Christmas Together" 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 Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.1932

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 2000 on tag attached to ornament: Our / First Christmas / Together on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Our First Christmas Together / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: "Memories are true treasures of the heart." / Capture the treasures of this special time / with this ornament. Scrolled inside is a page / to help you record the events and feelings / of this first Christmas together. Each / Christmas thereafter, open this "time / capsule" to enjoy the treasured memories / of this special season, or use your own / photos or words to update the capsule each year. / Sculpted by / Duane Unruh / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - 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 Sri Lanka QX8701