Hallmark "Nostalgic Childhood Ornaments Series: Wooden Truck" Christmas Ornament, 1989
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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
1989
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1015
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
1989
on front of packaging:
COLLECTOR'S SERIES / WOODEN TRUCK / Dated 1989
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / The Christmas trees are rolling in, / come on and join the fun! / Gather 'round as they arrive, / and choose your favorite one! / Sixth and Final in the / Nostalgic Childhood Ornaments Series. / Look for series verification 6 on this ornament.
on bottom of packaging:
(c)1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX459-5 / 23-278-9114
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