Hallmark "Noel R.R. Series: Milk Tank Car" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1995
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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
1995
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4821
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front and back of ornament:
MILK 1995
on bottom of ornament:
(C) HMK / 7
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Milk Tank Car / Noel R.R. / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / Seventh in the Noel R.R. Series. / Look for series verification 7 on ornament. / With Santa's "Milk Tank Car" on the rails, / can the "Cookie Car" be far behind? / Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXM4817
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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