Hallmark "Noel R.R. Series: Flatbed Car" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1993
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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
1993
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of 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
2019.65.4647
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: 1993 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1993 Hmk. Cds. / 5 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Flatbed Car / Noel R.R. / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Fifth in the Noel R.R. Series. / Look for series verification 5 on ornament. / A sleigh filled with gifts / from Santa is carried to you / on a "Flatbed Car" that has / revolving wheels. / Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM510-5 on top of packaging: Hallmark