Hallmark "The Polar Express: Santa's Sleigh Bell" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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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

2009

Creator Notes

Designed by Tom Best and Terri Steiger of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6701

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: THE POLAR EXPRESS [TM] / The Polar Express / ROUND TRIP ornament, underside: 2009 / TM & (C) WBEI / (s09) / [TM] HMK. CDS. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / THE POLAR EXPRESS / Santa's Sleigh Bell / The Polar Express [TM] / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Santa's Sleigh Bell / The Polar Express [TM] / In the hush of December, listen with your / heart and you will hear it--the spirit of / Christmas, as bright and joyful as a bell / from Santa's very own sleigh. It is a shining / reminder that as long as you believe, the / gift of wonder will remain with you always. / Jingle bell to hear it ring. / Tom Best / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Terri Steiger / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / metal - dated 2009 packaging, underside: WB / TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. / (s09) / www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI1042
Hallmark "The Polar Express: Santa's Sleigh Bell" Christmas Ornament, 2009