Hallmark "Granddaughter" Christmas Ornament, 2002

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

2002

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Tague, Sue 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Sue Tague of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5465

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: GRANDDAUGHTER ornament, back: 2002 ornament, tag: 2007N / [TM] / (C) 2002 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / GRANDDAUGHTER / decoration des fetes packaging, back: GRANDDAUGHTER / Celebrate special relationships / with Hallmark Keepsake / Ornaments. This ornament / features a small opening in the / back, where you can tuck a / little surprise! / Sue Tague / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Fabric and Handcrafted - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8663

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