Hallmark "Grandchildren Are a Gift Photo Holder" 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 

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

2019.65.6765

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: Grandchildren / are / life's best gifts ornament, back: I LOVE you / Grandma! / Merry / Christmas / Rosie ornament, underside: 2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Grandchildren Are a Gift / christmas photo holder - decoration porte-photo de noel packaging, back: Grandchildren Are a Gift / Whether nearby or far away, / together or apart, / grandkids and grandparents always stay / so very close at heart. / A great gift for Grandma or Grandpa (or both!), / this unique photo holder ornament can hold a / picture of one or more grandchildren on the front / and a personalized message on the back. A blank / slip of paper for personalizing is included behind / the sample. Or you can choose to include pictures / on the front and back. / Terri Steiger / 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 QXG6682

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