Hallmark "Airstream Dreams" Christmas Ornament, 2007

Summary

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

2007

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Palmiter, Don 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6156

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cloth
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / (C) 2007 Airstream, Inc. All Rights Reserved. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / AIRSTREAM [TM] / Airstream Dreams / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Airstream Dreams / The Airstream trailer has been crisscrossing / the country ever since the 1930s, celebrating / the American values of freedom, adventure, / and pursuit of "the good life." Inspired by / aircraft designs, its sleek, rounded exterior was / made to minimize wind resistance and improve / gas mileage, making it a favorite with travel / enthusiasts everywhere. Current models include / such up-too-date amenities as Internet hook-ups / and satellite radio for hi-tech twenty-first-century / trailblazers. / To extend the awning, pull out gently / on the awning poles. Lightly push in to / retract it back into the closed position. / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Airstream, Inc. AIRSTREAM is the property of / Airstream, Inc. Licensed by Global Icons LLC. / All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QXI2157

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