Hallmark "Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Milestones Series: 2002 VRSCA V-Rod" 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
Subject Date
2002
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
2019.65.5894
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: HARLEY-DAVIDSON on back of ornament: 2004 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2004 H-D. All Rights Reserved. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 6 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES(R) / Christmas 2004 / 2002 VRSCA V-ROD(R) / Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycle Milestones / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: 2002 VRSCA V-ROD(R) / Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycle Milestones / Blistering performance and hot rod style combine in the radical / VRSCA V-Rod(R), introduced as the first member of a new branch of the / Harley-Davidson(R) motorcycle family. The V-Rod is Harley-Davidson's / most powerful production motorcycle to date, boasting the high revving, / liquid-cooled, 115-hp fuel-injected V-Twin Revolution TM engine. / Long, low lines evoke images of drag bikes with kicked-out front forks; / a low, sleek profile; and gracefuly upswept exhausts. Propelled into / motorcyle stardom by an enthusiastic public and press, the V-Rod / garnered more than a dozen international and American awards soon / after its launch. / This Keepsake Ornament is based on the V-Rod with anodized / aluminum bodywork. / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Sixth in the Series. / Look for 6 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. / Die-Cast Metal and Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: OFFICIAL LICENSED / MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES(R) / PRODUCT / (C) 2004 H-D, All Rights Reserved. Manufactured by / Hallmark under license from Harley-Davidson Motor Company. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8184
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