Hallmark "Special Cat 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 Dill Rhodus for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.3404

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1994 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Special Cat / Photo Holder on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Mfd. for and (C) 1994 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX560-6 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Special Cat Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 1994