Hallmark "For Grandpa Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4384

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: FOR GRANDPA / Place Photo Here ornament, back: GRANDPAS / add lots of fun / to life! / [TM] (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / FOR GRANDPA / Photo Holder / decoration des fetes packaging, back: FOR GRANDPA / Grandpas add such fun to life-- / they're wonderful and wise. / With jokes and stories just for you / and twinkles in their eyes! / Sentiment on ornament: / Grandpas add lots of fun to life! / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, side: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG4702