Hallmark "Granddaughter" Christmas Ornament, 2001

Summary

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.

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

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2001

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Pike, Sharon 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4162

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Plush

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: SP / GRANDDAUGHTER on bottom of ornament: 2001 / (C) 2000 Hallmark Cards, Inc.

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