Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1991

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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

1991

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4265

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1991 on back of ornament: (C) 1991 / Hmk. Cds. on right side of ornament: Baby's 1st / Christmas on front of packaging: MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Baby's First Christmas on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1991 / The button wheels revolve / on this whimsical baby carriage. / Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM579-9