Hallmark "Tin Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 1982

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1982

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong

Object ID

2019.65.29

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: 1982 on tag on front of packaging: $13.00 / Hallmark / "TIN LOCOMOTIVE" / Dated Ornament / First in a collectible series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament / QX460-3 on back of packaging: Made in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 on sides of packaging: KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Tin Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 1982