Hallmark "The Polar Express: Journey of the Train" 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 Robert Chad 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
2019.65.6088
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
THE POLAR EXPRESS TM
on bottom of ornament:
TM & (C) Warner Bros. / Entertainment Inc. (s04) / 2004 / (s04) / HMK. CDS. / QSR5804
on back of tag on ornament:
The Polar Express / ROUND TRIP
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / THE POLAR EXPRESS / JOURNEY OF THE TRAIN / Light and Movement / decoration des fetes / Believe
on back of packaging:
The Spirit of Christmas whispers through the land / and dwells with those who believe. / 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. / Relive the exciting journey of The Polar Express TM / through the winter landscape. / Just pull the ticket on the cord below the ornament to / activate the lighted movement of the train. / Battery-operated light and movement. / Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / Robert Chad / 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 QSR5804 / www.hallmark.com
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