Hallmark "Tin Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 1983
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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
1983
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.865
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament:
1983
tag on front of packaging:
$13.00 / Hallmark / "TIN LOCOMOTIVE" / Dated 1983 / Second in a collectible series. / Look for series verification / 2 on this ornament. / QX404-9
on sides of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
Made in Hong Kong for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C. Mo. 64141
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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