Hallmark "Anniversary Year Photo Holder" 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 Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3796

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Chrome steel
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 10 / Years / Together / Christmas 1993 on back of ornament: Loving / moments / together... / Loving / memories / forever. / (C) 1993 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Anniversary Year / Photo Holder / PERSONALIZE 8 WAYS / See Back for Details on back of packaging: Brass and Chrome / Dated 1993 / Inserts for 5, 10, 25, 30, 35, 40, 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. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX597-2