Hallmark "The Polar Express: Santa's Sleigh Bell" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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

2007

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Best, Tom 

Steiger, Terri 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6163

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: THE POLAR EXPRESS [TM] / The Polar Express / ROUND TRIP ornament, back: 2007 / TM & (C) WBEI / (s07) / [TM] HMK. CDS. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / THE POLAR EXPRESS [TM] / Santa's Sleigh Bell / The Polar Express [TM] / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Santa's Sleigh Bell / The Polar Express [TM] / In the hush of December, listen / with your heart and you will hear it-- / the spirit of Christmas, as bright / and joyful as a bell from Santa's / very own sleigh. It is a shining / reminder that as long as you believe, / the gift of wonder will remain / with you always. / Jingle bell to hear it ring. / Tom Best / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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. / metal - dated 2007 packaging, underside: WB / TM & (C) Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. / (s07) / www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QHC4059

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