Hallmark "Thomas the Tank Engine: Christmastime with Thomas" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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.
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
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2009
Creators
Goslin, Stephen Lawrence, 1960-2019
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Steve Goslin of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6708
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: 2009 / (C) 2009 Gullane / All Rights Reserved. / [TM] / HMK CDS. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / THOMAS / & FRIENDS / [TM] / Christmastime With Thomas / Thomas the Tank Engine [TM] / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Christmastime With Thomas / Thomas the Tank Engine [TM] / It's Christmastime on the Island of Sodor! / Thomas the Tank Engine [TM] returns to / Tidmouth Sheds with James and Percy / after a busy day of delivering presents, / decorations and festive fun for the holiday. / There's simply no better time of the year for / these Really Useful Engines! Based on the / Railway Series by the Reverend W. Awdry, / Thomas and his friends have been winning / the hearts of children worldwide since 1945. / Steve Goslin / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends [TM] / THE BRITT ALLCROFT COMPANY / Based on the Railway Series by The Reverend W. Awdry. / (C) 2009 Gullane (Thomas) Limited. / Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and / Thomas & Friends are trandemarks of Gullane (Thomas) Limited. / Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends & Design is Reg. U.S. Pat & Tm. Off. / (C) 2009 HIT Entertainment Limited. HIT and the / HIT logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI1342
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