Hallmark "Baby's First Christmas" 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. 

Steiger, Terri 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Terri Steiger of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6447

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Baby's / First / Christmas / 2008 around front of ornament: Baby's 1st Christmas 2008 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Baby's First Christmas / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Baby's First Christmas / Baby's first Christmas / and everything's new / for the sweet little angel / who's made this debut. / The tree and its trimmings / are quite a surprise / when viewed for the first time / with bright baby eyes! / Terri Steiger / 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 QXG6111

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