Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Kristina Kline for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2692
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Baby's First Christmas / 1998
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Baby's First Christmas / 1998 / Baby's First Christmas / Photo Holder
on back of packaging:
Baby's first Christmas is so very special-- / A day filled with love and delight! / It's a time of sweet memories, / a day bright with joy, / And laughter from morning till night! / Sculpted by / Kristina Kline / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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