Hallmark "Grandson" 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 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

2003

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3642

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Grandson on back of ornament: Grandson, / you're so nice that you / make others happy / all year through! / 2003 / (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / GRANDSON / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: GRANDSON / Sentiment on ornament: / Grandson, / you're so nice that you / make others happy / all year through! / Untie the ribbon and remove the attached / cookie cutter from your ornament to make / cookies in the same shape as the ornament! / Sharon Visker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 and Metal - 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 China QXG8909