Hallmark "1997 Corvette" Christmas Ornament, 1997
THF184256 / Hallmark "1997 Corvette" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter for 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
2019.65.2507
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
1997
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1997 Corvette
on back of packaging:
From the very beginning, the Corvette had an aura of style / and sophistication that commanded the title: America's sports car. / The original 1953 Corvette, of which only 300 were built, was / a production version of an innovative General Motors Motorama / show car. Today, the fifth-generation 1997 Corvette continues / the tradition of design leadership, coupled with impressive new / racing-bred mechanical technology. / This TORCH RED 1997 Corvette is also featured in the Keepsake / Miniature Ornament Collection at your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by / Don Palmiter / CHEVROLET / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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