Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1956 Ford Thunderbird" Christmas Ornament, 1993
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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
1993
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
2019.65.3784
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: 1956 on back of ornament: 1993 on bottom of ornament: 1956 / Ford Thunderbird / (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 3 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1956 Ford Thunderbird / Classic American Cars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Third in the Classic American Cars Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / The T-Bird is a dream machine-- / the coolest car you've ever seen. / Just listening to that engine purring / really gets the heart to stirring! on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Ford and Thunderbird trademarks used under license from Ford Motor Co. / Made in China QX527-5
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