Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1970 Ford Mach 1 Mustang" Christmas Ornament, 2002

Summary

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

2002

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Palmiter, Don 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Creator Notes

Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.

Object ID

2019.65.5590

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: (C) 1970 Mustang used under license / from the Ford Motor Company. / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 12

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