Hallmark "Daughter" Christmas Ornament, 1993

THF350743 / Hallmark "Daughter" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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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

1993

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3715

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: DAUGHTER / 1993 on back of ornament: (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Daughter / BENDABLE NECK AND LEGS on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / This whimsical giraffe is a very flexible skater! / You can bend her neck and legs to create / different poses when she skates on your / Christmas tree. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX587-2