Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster" Christmas Ornament, 2009
THF177585 / Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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 revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2009
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
2019.65.110
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / Ford / OFFICIAL / LICENSED / PRODUCT / 1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster / Classic American Cars / christmas ornament decoration de noel
on back of packaging:
1963 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster / Classic American Cars / With special fender badges, teal wire wheels, and a fiberglass tonneau cover that effectively converted the car into the two-seater, the limited production Thunderbird Sports Roadster commanded admiration and respect on America's roadways in 1963. This third-generation convertible's sleek styling, graceful lines, and jet-inspired fins and taillights gave it the unmistakeable look and feel of a rocket ship. Launching it from 0-60 in just 11 seconds, a bit 390-cubic-inch engine provided this futuristic "Bullet Bird" with a timeless combination of style, sophisitication, and power that continues to impress car enthuisasts today. / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Nineteenth in the Series. / Look for 19 on this ornament. For decorative use only. / [...] / die-cast metal - dated 2009
on bottom of packaging:
1963 Ford Thunderbird used under license. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8305
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Hallmark's ornaments -- with their original designs, increasing variety, and appeal to diverse customers -- have revolutionized Christmas decorating and led to the popularity of ornament collecting. Hallmark's "Classic American Cars" series, launched in 1991, celebrated beloved sports cars, pony cars, and muscle cars of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.