Hallmark "Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: Jolly Rider" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Sharon Visker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6570

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of pocket watch on ornament: MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES on back of ornament: MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES / 2008 / (C) 2008 H-D. / All Rights Reserved. / HMK. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES (R) / Jolly Rider / Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycles / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Jolly Rider / Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycles / Santa feels the need for speed-- / he's all decked out in leather. / He loves to rev his Harley(R) up, / no matter what the weather! / Sharon Visker / 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. / handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: HARLEY-DAVIDSON(R) / OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT / (C) 2008 H-D, All Rights Reserved. / Manufactured for Hallmark under license from Harley-Davidson Motor Company / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI2204