Hallmark "A Child's Christmas" 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 John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3268

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cloth
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: A Child's / Christmas on back of ornament: 1992 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1992 HALLMARK / CARDS, INC. on front of packaging: NEW! / PERSONALIZE / 6 WAYS / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Inserts for Niece, Nephew, Granddaughter, / Grandson, Great-Grandchild & A Child's Christmas / A Child's Christmas on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / You can personalize this endearing / ornament to commemorate a beloved / child. Simply press the appropriate / disc out of the card in the box. / Remove the covering over the adhesive / on the back of the disc. Then press the / disc into the oval located on the front / rocker of the ornament (without the / date). Your ornament is now a / meaningful memento to treasure / and enjoy. / Mfd. for and (C)1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX457-4