Hallmark "Sky's the Limit Series: Curtiss R3C-2 Seaplane" 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
1925
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Lynn Norton 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
2019.65.2973
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on either side of ornament:
3
on underside of ornament:
1925 1999
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Curtiss R3C-2 Seaplane / Sky's the Limit / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Third in the Sky's the Limit Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / In 1925, air races were popular-and the Curtiss R3C-1 / biplane was created to compete! For over-the-water races, / a seaplane version was built and equipped with streamlined / wooden floats. Known as the R3C-2, it won the prestigious / Schneider Cup Race in Bay Shore Park, Baltimore, averaging / more than 230 mph. The following day, it set a world speed / record of 245 mph. / This series of Keepsake Ornaments features highly detailed / historic aircraft. The number 3 on this seaplane is the same / number carried by the R3C-2 in the Schneider race. / Sculpted by / Lynn Norton / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX6387
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