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Hallmark "A Child's Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1993

THF350484 / Hallmark "A Child's Christmas" 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 John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3742

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of tag on ornament: 1993 on back of ornament: (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Child's Christmas / PERSONALIZE 6 WAYS / See Back for Details on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Labels for Niece, Nephew, Granddaughter, / Grandson, Great-Grandchild & A Child's Christmas / You can personalize this endearing ornament. / Simply peel the appropriate label from the card / in the box and stick it on the recessed area of / the tag on the front of the ornament. You now / have a special memento to treasure always. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX588-2