Hallmark "Child's Age Collection: My Fifth Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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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

2007

Creator Notes

Designed by Tammy Haddix of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.6269

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: 2007 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / My Fifth Christmas / Child's Age Collection / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: My Fifth Christmas / Child's Age Collection / Get ready, world! He's on his way! / Celebrate the growing-up years for a / special boy with the Child's Age Collection. / From year to year, this little puppy will be / growing up just like the little guy in your / life--doing the things boys do during / those first five years of fun. / Tammy Haddix / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted packaging, underside: (C) Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXG6339