Hallmark "For Grandma 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

2019.65.5977

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: For / Grandma on back of ornament: Everybody / ought to have / a grandma / like you! / 2004 / (C) 2004 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / FOR GRANDMA / Magnetic Photo Holder decoration des fetes on back of packaging: FOR GRANDMA / There's no grandma anywhere / loved any more / than the extra-nice grandma / this ornament's for! / Sentiment on ornament: / Everybody ought to have a grandma like you! / 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 right side of packaging: [(C)] 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG5574