Hallmark "Our First Christmas Together" Christmas Ornament, 1997

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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

1997

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Pike for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2611

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: FCT inside front of ornament: Our / First Christmas / Together / 1997 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Our / First Christmas / Together / 1997 / Our First Christmas Together / Photo Holder on back of packaging: Love opens the door to the greatest joy / two hearts could ever know. / Sculpted by / Sharon Pike / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Our First Christmas Together" Christmas Ornament, 1997