Hallmark "My First Christmas Memory Book" 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 appealed to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes. Purchasing an ornament like this one would bring back happy family memories of that event year after year.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2002

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Lyle and illustrated by Rich LaPierre of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5456

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: My First / Christmas ornament, inside: [TM] / (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / MY FIRST CHRISTMAS / MEMORY BOOK / decoration des fetes packaging, back: MY FIRST CHRISTMAS / MEMORY BOOK / Baby won't remember this very first Christmas, / but you can preserve every magic moment for / your little one by filling this special book with / memories to treasure. The illustrations are by / Rich LaPierre. / Joyce Lyle / 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. / Handcrafted and Paper - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8613
Hallmark "My First Christmas Memory Book" Christmas Ornament, 2002