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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ed Seale for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in Hong Kong, connector cord made in Taiwan.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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