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

Creator Notes

Designed by Peter Dutkin of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Korea.

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