Hallmark "Tonka 1961 Cement Truck" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
Subject Date
1961
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5500
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: 55 / 2002 / (C) 2002 TONKA [R] & (C) 2002 Hasbro, Inc. / All Rights Reserved. / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Tonka / 55th / ANNIVERSARY / Christmas 2002 / TONKA [R] 1961 CEMENT TRUCK / decoration des fetes packaging, back: TONKA [R] 1961 CEMENT TRUCK / Wherever there's an important imaginary road to be paved or foundation / to be poured, your construction chiefs know they can count on a TONKA [R] / Cement Truck to get the job done. / TONKA has been producing cement mixers since 1960, when it introduced a / blackwall-tired model (number 120). This Keepsake Ornament is based on the / 1961 Cement Truck, which features whitewall tires. / Licensed by: / Hasbro [R] / Consumer / Products / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Not Actual Size. / TONKA is a trademark of Hasbro, Inc. / (C) 2002 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8233
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