Hallmark "Precious Child" Christmas Ornament, 1996

THF184462 / Hallmark "Precious Child" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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

1996

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2237

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 1996 / ...and thou shalt call his name Jesus. / Matthew 1:21 / (C) 1996 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / LaDene on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Precious Child on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by LaDene Votruba / Sentiment on Ornament: / ...and thou shalt call his name Jesus. / Matthew 1:21 / Mfd. for and (C) 1996 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX6251 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Precious Child" Christmas Ornament, 1996