Hallmark "Nostalgic Childhood Ornaments Series: Wooden Train" Christmas Ornament, 1985
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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
1985
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Peter Dutkin of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Korea.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1375
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
1985
on front of packaging:
WOODEN TRAIN / DATED 1985 / Second in the series of nostalgic childhood ornaments. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / $7.00 / QX472-2
on sides of packaging:
KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
Natural wood, with its special look and feel, / brings back memories of the simple joys of / childhood. This wooden train ornament is a / happy example of an old-time craft brought / back to life. / Hanger Enclosed / (C) 1985 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Korea
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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