Hallmark "TONKA Giant Bulldozer" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6022

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: TONKA / GIANT / BULLDOZER on back of ornament: TONKA TOYS (R) / MOUND, MINN. on bottom of ornament: 2004 / TONKA(R) & (C) 2004 Hasbro, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Tonka(R) / BRAND / Christmas 2004 / TONKA(R) GIANT BULLDOZER / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: TONKA(R) GIANT BULLDOZER / Put on your hard hat and enter the construction zone--here comes / the TONKA Giant Bulldozer! Originally powering onto the scene in / 1961, this Goliath of earthmovers was a sandbox favorite and now / it's back in action. / This die-cast replica features deeply grooved crawler treads, an / extra-wide blade, a realistic exhaust system, and an engine that is / still fueled by pure imagination! / Not Actual Size / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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 - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: Licensed by: / Hasbro / Consumer Products / HASBRO and its logo and TONKA are trademarks of Hasbro / and are used with permission. (C) 2004 Hasbro. / All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI5281
Hallmark "TONKA Giant Bulldozer" Christmas Ornament, 2004