Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1959 Cadillac De Ville" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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
1996
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
2019.65.2170
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1959 Cadillac De Ville / Classic American Cars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Don Palmiter / Sixth in the Classic American Cars Series. / Look fo series verification / 6 on this ornament / The '59 pink Caddy / was the ultimate in sleek. / Who could resist its luxury... / its elegance...its chic!! on top of packaging: Hallmark
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