Hallmark "John Deere LA135 Limited Edition Lawn Tractor" 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 Lynn Norton of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6717

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2009 / JOHN DEERE / LICENSED PRODUCT / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / JOHN DEERE / LA135 Limited Edition Lawn Tractor / John Deere / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: LA135 Limited Edition Lawn Tractor / John Deere / The Model LA135 Limited Edition Lawn / Tractor may be small compared to its big / brothers on the farm, but for folks who / want to enjoy the John Deere experience / right in their own backyards, it's the perfect / size. Built on a sturdy one-piece frame, the / LA135 features a 22-horsepower V-twin / engine, comfort seat and steering wheel, and / a high-performance mower deck unique to / John Deere lawn tractors. And it easily adjusts / to the task at hand with a variety of bagging / and hauling attachments. Put it all together, / and you've got a mighty little machine that / couldn't be anything but a John Deere! / Lynn Norton / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: JOHN DEERE / LICENSED PRODUCT / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI1172
Hallmark "John Deere LA135 Limited Edition Lawn Tractor" Christmas Ornament, 2009