Hallmark "The Christmas Express" Christmas Ornament, 1978
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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
1978
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.315
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Satin
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
1978
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / SATIN ORNAMENT / "THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS" / Featuring Mickey Mouse / and His Friends / DATED 1978
on back of packaging:
Hallmark Cards, Inc., K. C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A.
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