Hallmark "The Family Tree: Happy Smiles 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 Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.6098

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Glass (Material)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: Love touches us / from distant seasons / and faraway places / in the sparkling eyes / and happy smiles / of family. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / THE FAMILY TREE / Happy Smiles / PHOTO HOLDER / DECORATION on back of packaging: DIE-CAST METAL AND GLASS / THE FAMILY TREE / Remembering those who mean the most to you is important, / and with The Family Tree from Hallmark, / you can capture memories for generations to come. / The Family Tree...a thoughtful / way of keeping family members ever present. / For decorating use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulment. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. on bottom of packaging: QEP1379 / (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand / www.hallmark.com
Hallmark "The Family Tree: Happy Smiles Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2004