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Hallmark "Jolly Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 1999

THF187436 / Hallmark "Jolly Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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

1999

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2738

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on either side of ornament: 99 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Jolly Locomotive on back of packaging: Instead of going choo-choo, / This train goes ho-ho-ho / Because its jolly engineer / Is someone we all know! / Sculpted by / Ken Crow / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Die-Cast Metal and Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6859
Hallmark "Jolly Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 1999