Hallmark "The Proud Grad 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 Tom Best of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6469

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Plush
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 2008 / The tassel's worth the hassle! on back of ornament: (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / The Proud Grad / photo holder ornament decoration porto-photo on back of packaging: The Proud Grad / The perfect year / to graduate? / Why, that would be / two thousand eight! / With happy thoughts / and smiling eyes, / there's someone looking / proud and wise. / Tom Best / 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 bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG6394
Hallmark "The Proud Grad Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2008