Hallmark "Thomas & Friends: Cheery Cargo" Christmas Ornaments, 2006
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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
2006
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Williams 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
2019.65.5391
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of engine ornament:
(C) 2006 Gullane (Thomas) Limited / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on bottom of train car ornament:
(C) 2006 Gullane / (Thomas) Limited / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / THOMAS / & FRIENDS / Cheery Cargo / 2 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS 2 DECORATIONS DES FETES
on back of packaging:
Cheery Cargo / Peep! Peep! With a burst of steam and a cheery / blast of his whistle, Thomas the Tank Engine / wishes everyone on the Island of Sodor the / merriest Christmas ever! And as usual, he's doing / his part to make it so. With a smile as big as / Christmas itself, he's just pulled into St. Nick's / Station with a merry cargo of brightly wrapped gifts for all his friends. First appearing in 1945 in / the Railway Series by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, / Thomas and his friends have steadfastly retained / the old-fashioned steam-driven charm of yesteryear. / 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 2006
on side of packaging:
HIT TM / ENTERTAINMENT / Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends TM / A BRITT TM ALLCROFT COMPANY PRODUCTION / Railway Series by The Reverend W Awdry / (C) 2006 Gullane (Thomas) L.L.C. A HIT Entertainment / Company. Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and Thomas & / Friends are trademarks of Gullane Entertainment Inc. / Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends & Design is Reg. U.S. Pat & Tm. Off. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI3186
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