Hallmark "2000 Oscar Mayer Wienermobile" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Chris Webb of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.202
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: Oscar / Mayer on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 2000 Oscar Mayer Wienermobile / DECORATION DES FETES / BATTERY-OPERATED MUSIC on back of packaging: Plays the Oscar Mayer Wiener Jingle. / According to company legend, the Wienermobile was born "in what must have been a flash of brilliance and hearty laughter." The original 13-foot-long hot dog car was the sales promotion brainchild of Carl Mayer, nephew of the company founder, Oscar F. Mayer. / The Wienermobile made its first appearance in 1936 in Janesville, Wisconsin. After World War II, a new Wienermobile was built for each plant location. In the 1950s, sound was added, and the Wienermobile was featured on TV ads through the '60s. It had limited use in the 1970s. / When the Wienermobile returned for a 50th Anniversary tour (1986), public response was so overwhelming that the company decided to build new ones. This ornament is based on the 2000 model, whose speed is listed as "somewhere between a speeding bullet and ketchup pouring from the bottle." / Battery-operated. Uses two 1.5V button-cell batteries (included). / Sculpted by Chris Webb / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / [...] / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Oscar Mayer Wienermobile 2000. OSCAR MAYER, OSCAR MAYER Rhomboid Design, and WINERMOBILE are trademarks owned and licensed by Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX6935
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