Hallmark "Happy Holidays Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 1995

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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

1995

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2010

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Happy / Holidays on back of ornament: (C) 1993 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Happy Holidays / Photo Holder on back of packaging: Handcrafted / The special photograph included with this design / features the artists from the Keepsake Ornament / studio, as they gathered to wish you a jolly holiday / season. / You can display this photo holder with their / picture or with a favorite photo of your family or / friends. Happy Holidays! / Special Offer / $2.95 With Any Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Purchase on top of packaging: Hallmark