Hallmark "Tin Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 1987
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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
1987
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1625
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on either side of ornament:
1987
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / TIN LOCOMOTIVE / DATED 1987 / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Sixth in the Tin Locomotive Series. / Look for series verification 6 on this ornament.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
A shiny locomotive waits / at Santa's North Pole station; / It's full of Christmas joy and cheer / and happy celebration! / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / (c) 1987 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Hong Kong QX484-9
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