Hallmark "Adoption 2003" 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 LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3646

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: celebrate the child your heart always knew. / 2003 on back of ornament: celebrate the love that makes you a family. on bottom of ornament: (C) HMK on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / ADOPTION 2003 / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: ADOPTION 2003 / This Hallmark Keepsake Ornament has / been created in celebration of the dreams / fulfilled, the lives enriched, and the joy / brought to the world by adoption. / Hallmark is proud to support the Dave / Thomas Foundation for Adoption TM -- and / the cause of helping parents and children / find each other. For more information, visit / www.davethomasfoundationforadoption.org. / Sentiment on ornament: / Celebrate the child your heart always knew. / Celebrate the love that makes you a family. / LaDene Votruba / 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 right side of packaging: (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG2497