Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 1992

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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

1992

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2470

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Baby's First Christmas / 1992 on back of ornament: With every small / discovery, / Baby makes a / merry memory! / (C) 1992 HALLMARK / CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: PHOTO HOLDER / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Baby's First Christmas on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Embroidered Fabric - Dated 1992 / Sentiment on Ornament: / With every small / discovery, / Baby makes a / merry memory! / Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX464-1