Hallmark "Noel R.R. Series: Locomotive" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1989
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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
1989
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of 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
2019.65.4008
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament:
1989
on bottom of ornament:
1 / (C) 1989 / HALLMARK / CARDS / INC.
on front of packaging:
NEW! / Collector's Series / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
NOEL R.R. / Dated 1989 / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT / Keepsake Miniature Ornaments / bring you a special way to celebrate / Christmas. This "Locomotive" is the / first in the new "Noel R.R." series. / Each year, you'll find a different / railroad car to complete this unique / holiday train. / First in Noel R.R. Series. / Look for series verification 1 on ornament.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QXM576-2 / QXM5762U
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