Hallmark "Noel R.R. Series: Cookie Car" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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
1996
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 Sri Lanka.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4858
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front and back of ornament: 1996 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1996 / Hmk. Cds. / 8 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Cookie Car / Noel R.R. / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Linda Sickman / Eighth in the Noel R.R. Series. / Look for series verification 8 on ornament. / Following the "Milk Tank Car," this hopper / car carries cookies for Santa. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1996 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXM4114
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