Hallmark "John Deere: Model B Tractor" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4414
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: 2005 / JOHN DEERE / OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT / [TM] Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / JOHN DEERE / MODEL B TRACTOR / John Deere / decoration des fetes packaging, back: MODEL B TRACTOR / John Deere / When John Deere introduced the Model B / in 1935, who could have guessed that it / would become the best-selling tractor in the / history of the company! Advertised as having / the pulling capacity of a four-horse team / and the daily output of six to eight horses, / the tractor was designed to help small row- / crop farmers in the same way Deere's earlier / tractors had revolutionized life for other / farmers. The Model B can still be seen in / all its green and yellow glory parading down / the street in small-town celebrations across / the country. / JOHN DEERE / LICENSED PRODUCT / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6245
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