Hallmark "Miniature Kiddie Car Classics Series: 1935 Timmy Racer" Miniature 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
Subject Date
1935
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Chris Webb 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
2019.65.5102
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: Ramp Racer on bottom of ornament: 2005 / 11 / (C) 2005 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / 1935 TIMMY RACER / Miniature Kiddie Car Classics / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: 1935 TIMMY RACER / Miniature Kiddie Car Classics / Kids' dreams came true in the 1930s / when they zipped around in sporty / pedal car "racers." Those early speed- / sters inspired this Hallmark design. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Chris Webb / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Eleventh in the Series. / Look for 11 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 and Handcrafted - Dated 2005 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM8985
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