Hallmark "Thomas the Tank Engine" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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THF355526 / Hallmark "Thomas the Tank Engine" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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

2005

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

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

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.4417

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: (C) 2005 Gullane (Thomas) Limited / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / THOMAS / & FRIENDS / THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE / decoration des fetes packaging, back: THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE / It's Christmastime on the Island of Sodor! The scent / of evergreen fills the brisk, wintry air outside the / roundhouse, putting Thomas the Tank Engine in the / proper holiday spirit. Along with his friends, he's been / busy delivering passengers and parcels before Christmas / Day arrives. As far as this cheeky little engine is / concerned, there's simply no better time of year! / Based on the Railway Series by the Reverend W Awdry, / Thomas and his friends have been winning the hearts of children worldwide since 1945. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends TM / A BRITT ALLCROFT COMPANY PRODUCTION / Based on The Railway Series by the Reverend W Audry / (C) 2005 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. A HIT Entertainment / Company. Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and Thomas & / Friends are trademarks of Gulhane Entertainment Inc. / Thomas the Tank Engine & Design is Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. / Off. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6235
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