Hallmark "1955 Murray Fire Truck" Christmas Ornament, 1998

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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

1998

Creator Notes

Designed by Tammy Haddix for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Poland.

Object ID

2019.65.2677

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 98 on top of packaging: CROWN REFLECTIONS / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / BLOWN GLASS / 1955 MURRAY(R) FIRE TRUCK / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. on bottom of packaging: (C) 1998 Murray, Inc. / MURRAY(R) is a registered trademark of Murray, Inc., / formerly known as The Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Poland / QBG6909