Hallmark "Hot Wheels Lunchbox Set" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Rodney Gentry of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3677
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front and back of lunchbox ornament: Hot Wheels TM on bottom of lunchbox ornament: (C) 2003 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of thermos ornament: Hot Wheels TM on bottom of thermos ornament: (C) 2003 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / 2003 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / HOT WHEELS / HOT WHEELS(R) / Lunchbox Set / set of 2 ornaments ensemble de 2 decorations on back of packaging: HOT WHEELS(R) / Lunchbox Set / With the introduction of the 1968 Custom / Corvette and 15 other custom classics, Hot Wheels(R) / cars thundered into the toy world. Today the kids / who mashed and crashed their Hot Wheels(R) cars / have grown up, but they still have an insatiable / appetite for "the hottest metal cars in the world." / This Keepsake Ornament set was inspired by a / real lunchbox. The design is typical of those offered / from the 1950s through the 1970s. It does open / and includes a coordinating drink container. / Rodney Gentry / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Pressed Tin and Handcrafted - Dated 2003 on right side of packaging: Hot Wheels, flame logo and the color "Hot Wheels blue", and / associated trademarks designated by TM are U.S. trademarks / of Mattel, Inc. (C) 2002 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved. www.hotwheels.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI8427 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
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