Hallmark "John Deere: 7930 Tractor" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6561

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Rubber (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: 7930 / JOHN DEERE on bottom of ornament: 2008 / JOHN DEERE / LICENSED PRODUCT / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / JOHN DEERE / 7930 Tractor / John Deere / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: 7930 Tractor / John Deere / When an Illinois blacksmith by the name of / John Deere produced his first steel plow back / in 1837, he probably couldn't have imagined / a farm machine as sophisticated, efficient, or / just plain big and green as this 180-hp Model / 7930 tractor. But he might have recognized in / it the commitment to quality and innovation / his name has come to stand for through the / years. The versatile 7930, ideal for tillage, / planting, heavy pulling, and transport, has / evolved to meet the needs of today's farmers / by combining power and dependability with / customization, plush cab comfort, and greater / fuel efficiency. / JOHN DEERE / LICENSED PRODUCT / 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. / die-cast metal - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI2114