Hallmark "First Christmas Together: A Toast to Love" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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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

2009

Creator Notes

Designed by Orville Wilson of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6917

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: 1st / Christmas / Together ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / A Toast to Love / First Christmas Together / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: A Toast to Love / First Christmas Together / It's time to meet beneath the mistletoe / and raise a toast to love! To sparkly, bubbly / new love...and to the mellow vintage love / the future holds. A toast to Christmas! / To the romance of candlelight, dreamy wishes, / and new traditions...to finding the best gift / is always being together. Cheers! / Orville Wilson / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, right side: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG6082
Hallmark "First Christmas Together: A Toast to Love" Christmas Ornament, 2009