Hallmark "Antique Tractors Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5077

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2004 / (C) 2004 Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. / 8 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / ANTIQUE TRACTORS / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: ANTIQUE TRACTORS / Around and around the house, / down to the barn and back! / Fueled by kid power and / imagination, yesterday's model / tractors provided hours of fun. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Eighth in the Series. / Look for 8 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 and Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM5154
Hallmark "Antique Tractors Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2004