Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Coupe" 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 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
2019.65.5874
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: OLDSMOBILE / 1966 on back of ornament: 2004 on bottom of ornament: 1966 Toronado used under license. / Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 14 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / GM / OFFICIAL / LICENSED PRODUCT / Christmas 2004 / 1966 OLDSMOBILE TM TORONADO TM COUPE / Classic American Cars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: 1966 OLDSMOBILE TM TORONADO TM COUPE / Classic American Cars / Luxury lovers got major kicks / from the new Toronado TM in '66-- / With front-wheel drive, on the Pike's Peak climb, / this "Car of the Year" had the winning time. / An Oldsmobile TM was selected for the Classic American Cars series this year / as a tribute to that proud nameplate, which is being retired after more than / a century of service. / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Fourteenth in the Series. / Look for 14 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 - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: Oldsmobile TM and 1966 Toronado TM Emblems and Body Design are / General Motors Trademarks used under license to Hallmark. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8151
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