Hallmark "Granddaughter" Christmas Ornament, 1999

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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

1999

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2785

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 1999 / Granddaughter on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Granddaughter on back of packaging: Sculpted by / Ed Seale / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted and Die-Cast Metal - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6739
Hallmark "Granddaughter" Christmas Ornament, 1999