Hallmark "The Polar Express: The Magic Bell" 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 Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.

Object ID

2019.65.6086

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Ribbon (Material)

Color

Silver (Color)
Red

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: THE POLAR EXPRESS TM on back of ornament: 2004 / TM & (C) Warner Bos. / Entertainment Inc. / (s04) / HMK. CDS. / QSR5801 on back of ticket tag: The Polar Express / ROUND TRIP