Hallmark "All-American Trucks Series: 1937 Ford V-8" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Subject Date
1937
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
2019.65.2685
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1937 Ford V-8 / All-American Trucks / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Fourth in the All-American Trucks Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / The front licence plate on this ornament is your clue to the big news / in 1937: "37-V8." For the first time, pickup truck buyers could choose / a V-8 engine (either 60 or 85 hp)! This was also the first year for both / front and rear bumpers and the distinctive "split windshield." / Each year, this series of ornaments highlights a different vintage / truck favored by collectors for pace-setting styling or performance. / Sculpted by / Don Palmiter / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973-1998
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