Hallmark "NASCAR: Tony Stewart" 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 Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6003
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: Tony Stewart TM on back of ornament: 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Champion, / 3 wins, 15 Top 5 finishes. / 2001 2nd in final points, / 15 top 5 finishes. / 2000 6 wins, 12 Top 5 finishes. / 1999 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year, / 3 wins, 12 Top 5 finishes. on bottom of ornament: (C) 2004 Joe Gibbs Racing / NASCAR(R) / 2004 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / NASCAR / Christmas 2004 / TONY STEWART / NASCAR(R) / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: TONY STEWART / Tony Stewart's love of racing propelled him to / Rookie of the Year status in 1999. Just three years later, / his 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship / season was a story of resiliency. Rebounding from / engine trouble and a 43rd-place finish at Daytona in / February. Stewart took the checkered flag three weeks / later at the MBNA America 500 in Atlanta. It was the / first of his three impressive victories in 2002. He also / raced to 18 other top 10 finishes--and it was only his / fourth year as a NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver. / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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: (C) 2004 Tony Stewart / NASCAR(R) is a registered trademark of the National / Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI8651
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