Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1982

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

1982

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

United States 

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.565

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: First / Christmas / 1982 on front of packaging: BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS / MUSICAL ORNAMENT / Dated 1982 Stand Included on back of packaging: This Musical Ornament plays / "BRAHMS' LULLABY." / The brass hanger forms the WINDUP KEY. / Hang the ornament from the Christmas tree or display it on a tabletop, using the enclosed stand. / (C) 1982 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QMB900-7 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / Patent Pending / $16.00

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