Hallmark "School Days Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5953

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: SCHOOL DAYS / 2004 on back of ornament: NOTES on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / SCHOOL DAYS / Photo Holder decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SCHOOL DAYS / School days are busy days / that come and go so fast... / School days are days to remember. / Put your favorite student's picture / up on the chalkboard with this fun / Keepsake Ornament photo holder. / Open the notebook cover on the back / of the ornament, and you'll find / spaces for the child's name, grade, / teacher, and a special memory from / the school year. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG5624