Hallmark "Granddaughters Rule!" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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

2009

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Steiger, Terri 

Visker, Sharon 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6881

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: Granddaughter ornament, underside: 2009 [TM] (C) HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Granddaughters Rule! / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Granddaughters Rule! / Granddaughters are awesome! / They're clever and classy... / they're sugar-and-spice-y... / they're saucy and sassy! / They're funny and sweet / and incredibly cool... / There's no doubt about it-- / granddaughters rule! / Terri Steiger / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sharon Visker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc./ Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG6545

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