Hallmark "Love Ya, Grandpa! 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 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 Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3644

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Love ya, Grandpa! on back of ornament: "GRANDPA" / means a friend / for keeps. / (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 2003 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / LOVE YA, GRANDPA! / Magnetic Photo Holder / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: LOVE YA, GRANDPA! / Magnetic Photo Holder / Sentiment on ornament: / "Grandpa" means a friend for keeps. / 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 right side of packaging: (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXG8919