Hallmark "Packed with Memories 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 Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2050

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1995 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Packed With Memories / Photo Holder / NEW COMMEMORATIVE on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / This colorful backpack, brimming / with childhood treasures, is a new / commemorative in the Keepsake / Ornament collection. Designed to / display a favorite photo, it's sure to / become a cherished memento of / this special year. on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Packed with Memories Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 1995