Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2003

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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

2003

Creator Notes

Designed by Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.3604

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Baby's 1st / Christmas / 2003 on back of ornament: (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS / Photo Holder / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS / Photo Holder / A lovely little baby / came into our lives this year, / with sparkling eyes, / a cherub grin, / and giggles that endear. / And though it's just the start / of many Christmases to be, / this very first will always stay / a treasured memory. / Designed by Kristina Kline / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXG8737