Hallmark "Grandma" Christmas Ornament, 2002

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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

2002

Creator Notes

Designed by Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.5492

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: Grandma... / you make it feel like Christmas all year long! ornament, back: [TM] / (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / GRANDMA / decoration des fetes packaging, back: GRANDMA / Sentiment on ornament: / Grandma ... you make if feel / like Christmas all year long! / Tracy Larsen / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Glass Ball - Dated 2002 / Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. QX8676