Hallmark "Classic American Cars Series: 1969 Hurst Oldsmobile 442" 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
2019.65.2537
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 / 1969 Hurst Oldsmobile 442 / Classic American Cars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Seventh in the Classic American Cars Series. / Look for series verification 7 on this ornament. / With four on the floor / and a styling so new, / It's a gold-and-white streak / called the "442." / Sculpted by / Don Palmiter / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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A Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Classic American Cars
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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.