Hallmark "Kiddie Car Classics Series: 1968 Murray Jolly Roger Flagship" 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
1968
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter of 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
2019.65.2963
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on either side of ornament:
JOLLY ROGER
on advertisement front:
Hallmark / KIDDIE CAR / Classics / KIDDIE CAR CORNER COLLECTION / Creat a town for your Kiddie Cars! / [...]
on advertisement back:
Hallmark / KIDDIE CAR / Classics / Also Available / From Hallmark! / [...]
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1968 Murray Jolly Roger Flagship / Kiddie Car Classics / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Sixth in the Kiddie Car Classics Series. / Look for series verification 6 on this ornament. / Paved with waves...an invitation to adventure-that's how city sidewalks would / appear to the captain of the Jolly Roger Flagship! This Keepsake Ornament recalls / the styling of the original three-wheeled runabout, which came with "pedal drive," / foam-white finish, "racing red" trim, and surf-blue wheels. / A different pedal car from the glory days of the 1930s through the 1960s is / featured each year in the series. Look for other Kiddie Cars models in the / Miniature Keepsake Ornament Collection at your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by / Don Palmiter / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Cast Metal - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 1999 Murray, Inc. / MURRAY(R) is a registered trademark of Murray, Inc., / formerly known as The Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6279
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