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Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1985

THF180934 / Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1985
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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

1985

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in U.S.A. Hanger made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.1278

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: BABY'S / FIRST / CHRISTMAS on back of ornament: A Baby / keeps the season bright / and warms the heart / with sweet / delight. on front of packaging: Baby's First Christmas / SATIN ORNAMENT DATED 1985 on back of packaging: A Baby / keeps the season bright / and warms the heart / with sweet / delight. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 / Ornament made in U.S.A. Hanger made in Sri Lanka. QX260-2 on top of packaging: Hallmark