Hallmark "Miniature Kiddie Car Classics Series: Jingle Bell Express" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2003

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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

2003

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5041

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: Jingle / Bell / Express on bottom of ornament: 2003 / (C) 2003 / Hmk. Cds. / 9 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / JINGLE BELL EXPRESS / Miniature Kiddie Car Classics / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: JINGLE BELL EXPRESS / Miniature Kiddie Car Classics / What's red and green and wears / the number 25? It's the "Jingle / Bell Express," the pedal car train-- / a child's dream come true on / Christmas morning. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Ninth in the Series. / Look for 9 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc., K. C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4867
Hallmark "Miniature Kiddie Car Classics Series: Jingle Bell Express" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2003