Hallmark "All-American Trucks Series: 1957 Dodge Sweptside D100" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Subject Date
1957
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter of 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
2019.65.2961
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
DODGE / 1957
on back of ornament:
DODGE / 1999
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1957 Dodge Sweptside D100 / All-American Trucks / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Fifth in the All-American Trucks Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / Coming or going or viewed from the side, there's no mistaking the Sweptside! Its "Forward / Design" made it an instant classic and one of the most identifiable pickups in Dodge history. / Dramatic two-tone side panels swept back to the rear bumper and fenders which were / strikingly similar to a station wagon in the passenger car line. An optional V-8 engine provided / plenty of pep to match the styling pizazz. / A different vintage truck favored by collectors is featured in this series each year./ Sculpted by / Don Palmiter / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Dodge is a registered trademark of Chrysler Corporation / U.S.A. and is used under license by Hallmark. / (C) CHRYSLER CORPORATION 1999 / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX6269
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