Hallmark "All-American Trucks Series: 1955 Chevrolet Cameo" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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
1996
Subject Date
1955
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2146
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front and back of ornament:
1996
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1955 Chevrolet Cameo / All-American Trucks / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Don Palmiter / Second in the All-American Truck Series / Look for series verification / 2 on this ornament. / The Cameo was the first pickup / created for more than just hauling-- / Tooling down Main Street / in eye-popping style / was really its number one calling! / CHEVROLET / OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT / HC0728
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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