Hallmark "Thomas the Tank Engine: Thomas and Percy" Christmas Ornaments, 2007

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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

2007

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6116

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

each ornament, back: 2007 / (C) 2007 Gullane / (Thomas) Limited / [TM] / HMK. CDS. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / THOMAS / & FRIENDS / Thomas [TM] and Percy / Thomas the Tank Engine [TM] / 2 christmas ornaments - 2 decorations de noel packaging, back: Thomas [TM] and Percy / Thomas the Tank Engine [TM] / Thomas and Percy can't wait for Christmas. / It's the happiest time of the year. / Soon they'll be merrily chugging along-- / Delivering holiday cheer! / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 2007 packaging, underside: Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends [TM] / HIT entertainment / CREATED BY BRITT ALLCROFT / Based on The Railway Series by The Reverend W. Awdry / (C) Gullane (Thomas) Limited. Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and / Thomas & Friends are trademarks of Gullane (Thomas) Limited. / Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends & Design is Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. / Visit the Thomas & Friends website at www.thomasthetankengine.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QXI4389
Hallmark "Thomas the Tank Engine: Thomas and Percy" Christmas Ornaments, 2007