Hallmark "Licensed Driver Photo Holder" 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 Terri Steiger of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6468

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 2008 on back of ornament: (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Licensed Driver / photo holder ornament decoration porto-photo on back of packaging: Licensed Driver / You studied and practiced / and cruised through the test! / Your family and friends / are extremely impressed! / So now it's official... / you're mobile--and how! / You're legally licensed-- / no stopping you now! / Terri Steiger / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / This ornament features a magnet for alternate display. / 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 right side of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG6451 / RES. PHOTO