Hallmark "On Track for Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Steve Goslin of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.108

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: 1 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / THOMAS / & FRIENDS / On Track for Christmas / Thomas the Tank Engine / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: On Track for Christmas / Thomas the Tank Engine / Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, chugs Thomas down the track, with a jolly smile upon his face and a big green tree in back. / It's almost here, the time of year when everything is fun! So Thomas toots a special wish--"Merry Christmas, everyone!" / Steve Goslin / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends / CREATED BY BRITT ALLCROFT / Based on the railway Series by The Reverend W Awdry. / (C) 2008 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. / Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and Thomas & Friends are trademarks of Gullane (Thomas) Limited. / thomas the Tank Engine & Friends & Design is Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. / Visit the Thomas & Friends web site at / www.thomasthetankengine.com / (C) 2008 HIT Entertainment Limited / HIT and the HIT logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4251
Hallmark "On Track for Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 2008