Hallmark "For Grandma 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 for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4390

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: FOR GRANDMA / Place Photo Here ornament, back: GRANDMAS / make / happiness / happen! / [TM] (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / FOR GRANDMA / Photo Holder / Decoration porte-photo packaging, back: FOR GRANDMA / Grandmas make happiness happen- / they always know just what to do / To bring on the smiles / and make grandkids feel special / at Christmas and all the year through! / Sentiment on ornament: / Grandmas make happiness happen! / 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 QXG4695