Hallmark "1968 Silhouette and Case" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Chris Webb 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
2019.65.201
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front and back of case:
HOT WHEELS / COLLECTOR'S CASE / BY MATTEL
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1968 SILHOUETTE and Case / HOT WHEELS / DECORATIONS DES FETES / SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS / ENSEMBLE DE 2 DECORATIONS
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
Produced from 1968 through 1971, the SILHOUETTE qualifies as "the most remembered car of its era." Everything about it screams POWER! From its California hot rod styling with large rear tires and mag wheels, to the exposed engine and side pipes, the SILHOUETTE delivered on the HOT WHEELS promise: the hottest metal cars in the world! The original SILHOUETTE was designed and built by Bill Cushenbery. / This set of Keepsake Ornaments features the SILHOUETTE in the highly prized purple-metallic color--one of 14 colors available at that time. A 25th-anniversary edition of the SILHOUETTE was issued in 1993. The Collector's Case ornament is reminiscent of a case first offered in 1969. You can display it alongside the SILHOUETTE or store the car ornament inside the case / Sculpted by Chris Webb / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / [...] Handcrafted - Dated 2001
on bottom of packaging:
Hot Wheels, flame logo and the color "Hot Wheels blue", and associated trademarks designated by TM are trademarks of Mattel, Inc. (C) 2000 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.hotwheels.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6605
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