Hallmark "Daughter" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Nina Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6457

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: DAUGHTER on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Daughter / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Daughter / For Candy Daughter, Christmas is / the season that's so sweet, / a great excuse for cooking up / some gooey-chewy treat, / for sharing love and songs and fun / and gifts and all the rest / that make this happy holiday / the time she loves the best. / Nina Aube / 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 - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG6291