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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by 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
2019.65.2640
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
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