Hallmark "The Family Tree: Love Lives On Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2002

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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

2002

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5285

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Metal
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: Warm memories, / family bonds, / fun and laughter, / love lives on. / [TM] / (C) 2002 HMK. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / THE FAMILY TREE / Love Lives On / PHOTO HOLDER / DECORATION packaging, back: GLASS & METAL / THE FAMILY TREE / Rembering those who mean the most to you is important, / and with The Family Tree from Hallmark, / you can capture memories for generations to come. / The Family Tree is also a thoughtful way of keeping / family members ever present. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. packaging, side: QP1333 / Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / www.hallmark.com