Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1985

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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

1985

Creator Notes

Designed by Ed Seale for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in Hong Kong, connector cord made in Taiwan.

Object ID

2019.65.4524

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: HOLIDAY MAGIC / Lighted Ornament / Baby's First Christmas packaging, back: [TM] / Hallmark / HOLIDAY MAGIC / Lighted Ornament / Baby's First Christmas / A UNIQUE ORNAMENT - LIGHTS UP YOUR CHRISTMAS / WITH A BIT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC! / PLUGS EASILY AND QUICKLY INTO ANY OF THE LIGHT / BULB SOCKETS ON A MINIATURE TREE LIGHT STRING. / USE ONLY WITH A STANDARD 3.5 OR 6 VOLT MINIATURE / LIGHT STRING. / HANDY CONNECTOR CORD AND TWO LIGHT BULBS / INCLUDED. (CONNECTOR CORD ALLOWS ORNAMENT / TO HANG FREELY ON THE TREE, AWAY FROM THE LIGHT / STRING.) / COMPLETE DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS ENCLOSED. packaging, top: Hallmark packaging, underside: (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc. K.C. Mo 64141 Made in Hong Kong QLX700-5 Patent Pending. / Connector Cord Made in Taiwan / [TM] / Hallmark