Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1953 Buick Roadmaster Skylark" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Subject Date
1953
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 Thailand.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3564
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: 1953 on back of ornament: 2001 on bottom of ornament: 1953 Buick Roadmaster Skylark / used under license. / 11 Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1953 Buick(R) Roadmaster TM Skylark TM / Classic American Cars / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Eleventh in the Classic American Cars Series. / Look for series verification 11 on this ornament. / In Hollywood and everywhere, / the Skylark "dream machine" / was driven with the top down-- / so the "stars" could all be seen! / 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 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Buick, Roadmaster, Skylark, 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 QX6872
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