Hallmark "Tin Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 1988
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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
1988
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
2019.65.1426
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
1988
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / TIN LOCOMOTIVE / DATED 1988 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Seventh in the Tin Locomotive Series. / Look for series verification 7 on this ornament.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
No modern invention / could bring more delight / And excitement of anticipation / Then the old locomotive / inspired in our hearts / When it whistled and stopped / at the station. / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1988 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in China QX400-4
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