Hallmark "Hot Wheels: And the Winner is. . . " Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4411
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: 2005 / (C) Mattel, Inc. / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / HOT WHEELS / AND THE WINNER IS... / Hot Wheels [TM] / decoration des fetes packaging, back: AND THE WINNER IS... / Hot Wheels [TM] / Ready! Set! Go! During the 1970s, these words / echoed again and again in basements and back- / yards, across America, as millions of children / discovered Hot Wheels [TM]. Powered by their / owners' imaginations, these miniature race cars / competed endlessly, swooping and looping, / soaring and roaring down Mattel's trademark / orange track. No matter who won or lost, the end result was always the same - cheering kids / eager for a rematch. / In this Keepsake Ornament, two of the most / popular cars of the era, the Red Baron and the / Demon, are captured in a close race through / the finish gate. Looks like the Red Baron's got / it this time! Anyone for two out of three? / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Die-Cast Metal and Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: HOT WHEELS and associated trademarks and trade dress are / owned by, and used under license from Mattel, Inc. / (C) 2005 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.hotwheels.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6195