Hallmark "The Ornament Express" Christmas Ornament Set, 1989
THF182136 / Hallmark "The Ornament Express" Christmas Ornament Set, 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of 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
2019.65.1023
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of locomotive ornament:
1989
on sides of railroad car ornament:
Ornament / Express
on end of caboose ornament:
Merry / Christmas
on front of packaging:
NEW! / SPECIAL ORNAMENT SET / THE ORNAMENT EXPRESS / Set of Three Handcrafted Ornaments / Dated 1989
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / Make way for "The Ornament Express"! This / new Special Edition set of three different Keepsake / Ornaments is right on track for Christmas! You'll / enjoy displaying the beautifully crafted locomotive / and companion cars on your tree, table, mantel, / and any other "station" in your home during the / holidays and throughout the year.
on bottom of packaging:
(c)1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX580-5 / 23-278-9251
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