Hallmark "Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: Big Twin Evolution Engine" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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
2000
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Ornament made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2377
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Wire
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front and back of ornament: HARLEY-DAVIDSON / USA at top of instruction sheet: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 2000 MAGIC - LIGHT AND/OR SPECIAL FEATURE / ORNAMENT INSTRUCTION SHEET on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / LIGHTS / AND / MOTION / OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT / MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES / Big Twin Evolution Engine / Harley-Davidson Motorcycles / DECORATION DES FETES / MAGIC on back of packaging: A unique ornament - An accurate scale model / of the Harley-Davidson Evolution engine, / sculpted from technical drawings of the Big Twin / Evolution V2 engine. Introduced in 1984, the / "Evo" is the epitome of V-Twin design and powers / virtually all of the company's line of big bikes. / To see the pistons move and the spark plugs / light-simulating the combustion pattern / of the engine-use the on/off switch on the / base of this ornament. / Use only with standard UL, cUL, or CSA listed or / certified miniature light strings using push-in type / bulbs, having multiples of 35 bulbs or 50 bulbs in series. / Typical electrical rating 6 volts, 1.2 watts. / For indoor use only. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Limited Warranty through 2003 enclosed. / Sculpted by Don Palmiter / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) H-D, All Rights Reserved, Manufactured by Hallmark Cards, Inc. / under license from Harley-Davidson Motor Company / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079 / QLX7571
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