Hallmark "Sky's the Limit Series: Spartan Model 7-W Executive" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Lynn Norton of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5885
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: SPARTAN / NC / 70566 on bottom of ornament: 2004 / 1940 / Spartan Executive Airplane design and trademarks used / by Permission of Spartan Aviation Industries, Inc. / Hallmark Licensing, Inc. 8 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / Spartan Model 7-W Executive / Sky's the Limit / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: Spartan Model 7-W Executive / Sky's the Limit / Produced from 1936 to 1940, the Spartan Executive / has endured as one of the most valuable and sought-after / vintage airplanes in the world. Distinguished by its / advanced design, streamlined metal construction, / luxurious cabin, range, and cruising speed, the Spartan / was a radical departure from the wood-and-fabric private / planes of its day. Whether serving as the finest private air / transport or as the UC-71-SP during World War II, this / fabulous airplane certainly deserved the name "Executive." / Applauded by experienced pilots, the Spartan is truly / an aviation legend. / Lynn Norton / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Eighth in the Series. / Look for 8 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: Spartan Executive Airplane design and trademarks used by / Permission of Spartan Aviation Industries, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX8391
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