Hallmark "At Grandma's House" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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

2008

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Bricker, Katrina 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6499

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: WHAT HAPPENS / AT GRANDMA'S / stays / AT GRANDMA'S on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / At Grandma's House / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: At Grandma's House / Grandmas love their grandkids / with everything they do-- / They'll play your favorite game for hours, / then read a book to you. / They'll let you stay up late / and give you seconds on dessert-- / 'Cause grandmas seem to know / a little spoiling never hurt! / Kristina Kline / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG6371

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