Hallmark "Tonka Mighty Front Loader" Christmas Ornament, 1997

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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

1997

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2640

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: Tonka on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Tonka / Tonka / Tonka(R) Mighty Front Loader on back of packaging: Introduced in 1967, the Mighty Front Loader ranks second in / popularity only to the Mighty Dump Truck. Tonka(R) models / are based on real-world trucks and the research and production / methods which produce them. / This Keepsake Ornament features a front bucket assembly / that pivots just like the real thing. / For decorative use only. Not for young children / Die-case Metal - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Tonka Mighty Front Loader" Christmas Ornament, 1997