Hallmark "Granddaughter" Christmas Ornament, 1987
Add to SetSummary
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
1987
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in the United States. Metal ring made in Hong Kong.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1481
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Satin
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: A / GRANDDAUGHTER / makes each day / a holiday in the heart. / CHRISTMAS / 1987 on front of packaging: Granddaughter/ DATED 1987 / PADDED SATIN ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Ornament Made in U.S.A. Metal Ring Made in Hong Kong QX374-7 on bottom of packaging: Hallmark
Share Anywhere
Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. From historic images to vivid descriptions, a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card.
