Hallmark "Anniversary Year Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 1994

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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

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Ron Bishop for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3076

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: [Number] / Years / Together / Christmas 1994 on back of ornament: Loving / moments / together... / Loving / memories / forever. / (C) 1994 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Anniversary Year / Photo Holder / PERSONALIZE 10 WAYS / See Back for Detail on back of packaging: Brass and Chrome / Dated 1994 / Inserts for 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, / 50 and 60 Years Together! / You can personalize this photo holder / to commemorate your anniversary year. / First select the appropriate disc from / those in the box. Then open the back of / the ornament, and place the disc inside / the small opening at the top so that the / numbers show through the front of the / design. After inserting a favorite photo / and closing the back of the ornament, / you will have a lovely memento of your / special Christmas together. / Mfd. for and (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX568-3 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Anniversary Year Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 1994