Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1966 Mustang" Christmas Ornament, 1992
THF177016 / Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1966 Mustang" Christmas Ornament, 1992
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Artifact Overview
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 appealed to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This 1966 Mustang ornament was the second in its "Classic American Cars" series. The first was a 1957 Corvette.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1992
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.60
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
1992
on front of packaging:
COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1966 Mustang / Classic American Cars
on back of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / Handcrafted - Dated 1992 / Second in the Classic American Car Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / For breezy adventures and a sky full of sun, / This Mustang's a classic of dazzle and fun! / Mfd. for and (c)1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C. MO 64141 / Made in China / QX428-4
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