Hallmark "Thomas the Tank Engine: Christmas Crossing" 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

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

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

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.6010

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: CHRISTMAS / CROSSING on sides of ornament: 1 on back of ornament: 2004 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2004 Gullane (Thomas) Limited / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / THOMAS / & FRIENDS / Christmas 2004 / CHRISTMAS CROSSING / Thomas the Tank Engine / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: CHRISTMAS CROSSING / Thomas the Tank Engine / Peep! Peep! With smoke billowing from his / shiny black funnel, Thomas the Tank Engine / merrily toots his whistle as he chugs into / Christmas Crossing. On special assignment from / Sir Topham Hatt, Thomas gets a holiday break / from his normal branch line duties to collect a / load of presents for the children of Sodor. Soon / he'll be making his way back to the station filled / with even more holiday spirit and brimming / with jolly good cheer! / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: HIT ENTERTAINMENT / "Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends TM / Based on The Railway Series by The Reverend W Awdry / (C) 2004 Gullane Entertainment Inc. Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends / is Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. A HIT Entertainmet Company. / Visit the Thomas & Friends website at www.thomasthetankengine.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI8661
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