Hallmark "Kiddie Car Classics Series: 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang" 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
Subject Date
1964
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
2019.65.6392
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament: 1964 / Mustang / 2006 on bottom of ornament: 2006 / Ford Mustang / used under / license. / Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 13 on front of packaging: SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang / Kiddie Car Classics / FORD / MUSTANG / OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Thirteenth in the Series. Look for 13 on this ornament. / 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang / Kiddie Car Classics / In 1964, the sporty new Mustang was the hottest car on the / street, and "Mustang mania" was sweeping the nation. Even / kids were invited to share in the fun as pedal car versions / began appearing alongside their larger counterparts at Ford / dealerships across the country. Although the full-size car still / holds the record for the most first-year automobile sales, the / Mustang pedal car sold a staggering 93,000 units that Christmas, making it the toy sensation of the season and one of the most popular kiddie cars ever. / 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: Ford / MUSTANG / OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT / Ford Oval and Mustang are registered trademarks / owned and licensed by Ford Motor Company. / www.ford.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2343
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