Hallmark "Kiddie Car Classics Series: 1955 Murray Tractor and Trailer" 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
1955
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
2019.65.2866
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1955 Murray(R) Tractor and Trailer / Kiddie Car Classics Set of 2 Ornaments / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Fifth in the Kiddie Car Classics Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / The 1955 Murray(R) Tractor and Trailer added a new dimension / to the world of pedal car adventures. City kids and farm kids alike / could handle a host of imaginary chores as they raced along the / sidewalk or down the driveway. True to the original design, this / set of Keepsake Ornaments features a moveable gate and dump bed / on the trailer. This is the first two-piece set in the Kiddie Car / Classics series, which highlights authentic designs from the 1930s / through the 1960s. / Look for the Keepsake Miniature Ornament featuring the popular / 1941 Murray(R) "Pursuit" Airplane at your Hallmark store. / Sculpted by / Don Palmiter / For decorative use only. Not for young children / Cast Metal - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 35 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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