Hallmark "The Polar Express: The Conductor's Watch" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5123

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: POLAR EXPRESS on bottom of ornament: 2005 / TM & (C) WBEI. (s05) / HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / THE POLAR EXPRESS TM / Christmas 2005 / THE CONDUCTOR'S WATCH / The Polar Express TM / MINIATURE / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: THE CONDUCTOR'S WATCH / The Polar Express TM / They could NOT be late / for Christmas! The conductor / constantly checked his watch / until they reached the North Pole. / Press down on stem of ornament / to see the magic word "Early!" / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 on right side of packaging: WB / TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / (s05) / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM6472 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "The Polar Express: The Conductor's Watch" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2005