Hallmark "All-American Trucks Series: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Subject Date
1959
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter 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
2019.65.3561
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: 1959 on sides of ornament: El Camino on back of ornament: 2001 on bottom of ornament: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino used under license. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 7 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / CHEVROLET / 1959 Chevrolet(R) El Camino TM / All-American Trucks / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Seventh in the All-American Trucks Series. / Look for series verification 7 on this ornament. / Proudly introduced as the "handsomest thing that ever happened to hauling," / the 1959 Chevrolet(R) El Camino TM combined the dramatic styling of a passenger / car with the cargo capacity of a pickup. Long, sweeping lines, accented by the / bright chrome strip running from the front fenders to the gullwing fins, gave the / "Elky" the appearance of being in motion while it was standing still. Even the name / El Camino ("the road") suggested that this Chevrolet Task Force 59 truck was / going places. Drag-strip racers favored its powerful engine options, including the / 335 hp big block. / This series features a different classic pickup truck each year. / 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 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Chevrolet, El Camino, emblems and vehicle body designs / are General Motors Trademarks used under license to / Hallmark Licensing Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6072
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