Hallmark "The Polar Express: First Gift of Christmas" 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 Nina Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6087
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
The Polar Express TM / The First Gift of Christmas! / TM & (C) Warner Bros. / Entertainment Inc. / (so4) / HMK. CDS.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / THE POLAR EXPRESS / FIRST GIFT OF CHRISTMAS / decoration des fetes / Believe
on back of packaging:
A magical train ride on Christmas Eve transports a young boy / to the North Pole, where he receives a very special gift from / Santa...the strength to believe. / This heartwarming scene re-creates the memorable moment / from The Polar Express TM when Santa presents / The First Gift of Christmas to the boy. / Sentiment on ornament: The First Gift of Christmas! / Nina Aube / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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:
WB / TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / (s04) / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QSR5811 / www.hallmark.com
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