Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1968 Pontiac Firebird" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Subject Date
1968
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
2019.65.4326
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: 2005 / Pontiac Firebird used under license. / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 15 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / GM / OFFICIAL / LICENSED PRODUCT / Christmas 2005 / 1968 PONTIAC [R] FIREBIRD [TM] / Classic American Cars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes packaging, back: 1968 PONTIAC [R] FIREBIRD [TM] / Classic American Cars / Just listen to that engine roar - / it's got a four speed on the floor! / The meanest muscle on the street... / a Firebird really can't be beat! / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Fifteenth in the Series. / Look for 15 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: Pontiac, Firebird, all related Emblems and vehicle body / designs are General Motors Trademarks used under / license to Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2025
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