Hallmark "Noel R.R. Series: Caboose" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1998

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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

1998

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4926

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of ornament: 1998 on bottom of ornament: 10 / (C) 1998 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Caboose-Noel R.R. / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Tenth and final in the Noel R.R. Series. / Look for series verification 10 on ornament. / The railroad carries Christmas cheer / On which folks are depending / And now this little cute caboose / Provides a happy ending! / Sculpted by Linda Sickman / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1998 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXM4216