Hallmark "Caboose" Christmas Ornament, 1991
THF183503 / Hallmark "Caboose" Christmas Ornament, 1991
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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
1991
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter 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
2019.65.2430
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament:
1991
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / CLAUS & CO. R.R. / Caboose / Fourth in a collection of four ornaments
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Collect all four 1991 Claus & Co. R.R. / ornaments and their specially designed / Train Trestle for a festive holiday display. / Caboose / Handcrafted - Dated 1991 / 1 3/4" H. X 2 1/8" W.
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1991 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China XPR9733
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