Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe" Christmas Ornament, 2003

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

2003

Subject Date

1963

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Palmiter, Don 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3467

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1963 on sides of ornament: FUEL INJECTION on back of ornament: 2003 on bottom of ornament: Chevrolet and the 1963 Corvette Emblems and Body Design / are General Motors Trademarks used under license to / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 13 on front of packaging: 50 / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas / 2003 / 1963 CORVETTE(R) STING RAY TM COUPE / Classic American Cars / Corvette(R) 50th Anniversary / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging; 1963 CORVETTE(R) STING RAY TM COUPE / Classic American Cars / That split rear window--how unique! / That styling--shiny, smooth, and sleek! / This Corvette(R) Sting Ray TM has to be / the legendary '63! / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Thirteenth in the Series. Look for 13 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: GM / OFFICIAL / LICENSED PRODUCT / MHO789 / Corvette, Sting Ray, CORVETTE 50th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED / EDITION Trademark(s), and vehicle model body design(s) are / General Motors Trademarks used under license to Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8129

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