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

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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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