Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1969 Hurst Oldsmobile 442" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter for 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
2019.65.2537
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: 1997 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1969 Hurst Oldsmobile 442 / Classic American Cars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Seventh in the Classic American Cars Series. / Look for series verification 7 on this ornament. / With four on the floor / and a styling so new, / It's a gold-and-white streak / called the "442." / Sculpted by / Don Palmiter / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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