Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1969 Pontiac GTO - The Judge" 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
Subject Date
1969
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Tom Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2344
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: GTO / 1969 on sides of ornament: THE / JUDGE / GTO on back of ornament: GTO / 2000 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1969 Pontiac GTO - The Judge / Classic American Cars / DECORATION DES FETES / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Tenth in the Classic American Cars Series. / Look for series verification 10 on this ornament. / This GTO's engine / purrs like it should. / It has plenty of "muscle" / under the hood! / 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: Pontiac, GTO, Emblems and body design are / General Motors Trademarks used under license / to Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX6584
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