Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1961 Chevrolet Impala" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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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
2006
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6323
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: 1961 Impala used under license. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 16 on front of packaging: SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / GM / OFFICIAL / LICENSED PRODUCT / 1961 Chevrolet (R) Impala (R) / Classic American Cars / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Sixteenth in the Series. Look for 16 on this ornament. / 1961 Chevrolet (R) Impala (R) / Classic American Cars / On street or strip, / you can't outrun / this 409 from sixty-one. / Put down the top / and hit the gas-- / this Super Sport has style and class! / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 2006 on bottom of packaging: Chevrolet, Impala, all related Emblems and vehicle model body designs are / General Motors Trademarks used under license to Hallmark. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2356
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