Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Wagon" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Subject Date
1955
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
2019.65.2960
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: 1955 on back of ornament: 1999 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1955 Chevrolet Nomad Wagon / Classic American Cars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Ninth in the Classic American Cars Series. / Look for series verification 9 on this ornament. / The fifty-five Nomad / with its new V-8 / Sported style from its hood / to its sloped-back rear gate! / Sculpted by / Don Palmiter / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: CHEVROLET / Chevrolet, Nomad Body Design and Emblems are Trademarks / of Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation / and used under license to Hallmark. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6367
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