Hallmark "Hallmark Archives Collection: Our First Christmas Together" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.2849

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Ceramic (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Our First Christmas Together on back of ornament: Under the Mistletoe / (C)1998 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Our First Christmas Together / Our First Christmas Together / HALLMARK ARCHIVES COLLECTION on back of packaging: There's no one else I'd rather / be with under the mistletoe! / FROM THE HALLMARK / DESIGN COLLECTIONS / Inspired by a c.1885 greeting card published / by Raphael Tuck and Sons of London. / Historical Collection, Hallmark Archives / Designed by / LaDene Votruba / For decorative use only. / Not for young children / Mfd. for and (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in USA QX6643 / Ceramic and Brass - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark