Hallmark "Baby's Christening" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2480

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Polyester (Fiber)
Cotton (Textile)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Baby's / Christening / 1992 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / Baby's Christening / Dated 1992 / Embroidered on back of packaging: MFD. FOR AND (C) HALLMARK CARDS, INC. / K.C., MO 64141 MADE IN CHINA BBY1331 on top of packaging: Hallmark / baby / CELEBRATIONS
Hallmark "Baby's Christening" Christmas Ornament, 1992