Hallmark "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends: Percy the Small Engine- No. 6" Christmas Ornament, 1996

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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

1996

Creator Notes

Designed by Dill Rhodus for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2255

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides on ornament: 6 on back of ornament: 1996 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 6 / THOMAS / THE TANK ENGINE / & FRIENDS / Percy the Small Engine - No. 6 on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Dill Rhodes / Always keen to oblige, this happy little / chap is a proud member of the principal / team of engines on the Island of Sodor. / He's often seen busily pulling his way / around the rail yard, helping Thomas the / Tank Engine and all his friends. on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends: Percy the Small Engine- No. 6" Christmas Ornament, 1996