Hallmark "NASCAR: The Race is On!" Christmas Ornament, 2007
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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
2007
Creators
Goslin, Stephen Lawrence, 1960-2019
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Steve Goslin of 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
2019.65.6150
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, front: NASCAR / NEXTEL / CUP SERIES / 63 ornament, back: NASCAR ornament, underside: 2007, (C) 2007 NASCAR / [TM] Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QXI2187 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Features Sound / NASCAR [R] / The Race Is On! / NASCAR [R] / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: The Race Is On! / NASCAR [R] / He roars around the crowded track / but trails the lead a few cars back. / His crew is cheering in the pit-- / they know he'll make a race of it! / Accelerating in the curve, / he shows his courage, skill, and nerve. / He spots his chance and swerves right in / to take the checkered flag--and the win! / Press the button on the base of the ornament to hear / the headset conversation between the NASCAR [R] Driver / and Crew Chief as they race for the finish line! / Steve Goslin / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / 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. / handcrafted - dated 2007 packaging, underside: NASCAR is a registered trademark of the National / Association for Stock Car Racing, Inc. / www.NASCAR.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QXI2187
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