Hallmark "First Christmas Together 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

2019.65.5963

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: First / Christmas / Together on back of ornament: 2004 inside front of ornament: Love is patient, / Love is kind... / Love never fails. / NIV on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / FIRST CHRISTMAS [TOGET]HER / Photo Holder [decoratio]n des fetes on back of packaging: FIRST CHRISTMAS TOGETHER / Love shines bright. / Love lasts long. / Love grows deep / and sweet and strong. / Love unites, / inspires, creates. / Joyfully, / love celebrates. / Quote on ornament: Love is patient, Love is kind... / Love never fails. (NIV) / 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. / Metal - Dated 2004 on right side of packaging: Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION (R). NIV(R). / Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by Internatioal Bible Society. / Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. / (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG5334