Hallmark "Antique Tractors Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2002

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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

2002

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5020

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2002 / (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 6 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / ANTIQUE TRACTORS / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: ANTIQUE TRACTORS / Tractors have made chores much / easier for farmers and their families. / Many a kid has played with toy / replicas of these machines. / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sixth in the Series. / Look for 6 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2002 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4336