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

Creator Notes

Designed by Nina Aube of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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