Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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
2008
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
2019.65.6410
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: SS / 1970 on sides: SS / [?] on back of ornament: Chevelle / SS / 2008 on bottom of ornament: 1970 Chevy Chevelle used under license. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 18 on front of packaging: Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / GM / OFFICIAL / LICENSED PRODUCT / 1970 Chevrolet(R) Chevelle TM SS TM / Classic American Cars / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: 1970 Chevrolet(R) Chevelle TM SS TM / Classic American Cars / Go ahead and drool--the 1970 Chevrolet(R) Chevelle TM SS TM still / has that effect on car enthusiasts. Throughout the muscle car / battles of the 1960s, the SS--Super Sport--designation meant / souped-up goodies like big-block engines, high-performance / tires, and heavy-duty suspensions. In 1970, the Chevelle SS / really brought the heat, with cool new features that included a / cowl-induction hood with a rear-facing flapper to feed air into / the engine, five-spoke Rallye wheels, and more raw horsepower / than ever before. / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Eighteenth in the Series. Look for 18 on this ornament. / 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 - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: 1970 Chevy Chevelle used under license. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2881
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