Hallmark "Antique Tractors Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5135

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2006 / (C) 2006 HMK. LIC. 10 on front of packaging: MINIATURE SERIES / EDITION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Antique Tractors / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Tenth and Final in the Series. Look for 10 on this ornament. / Antique Tractors / No farmer ever plowed / a furrow more earnestly-- / or had more fun doing it-- / than the youngsters who had / a model tractor "just like Dad's." / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 & HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: (C) Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM2143
Hallmark "Antique Tractors Series" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2006