Hallmark "Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Milestones Series: Heritage Springer" 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
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
2019.65.2994
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1999
on sides of ornament:
HARLEY / DAVIDSON
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES / Heritage Springer / Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Milestones / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
First in the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Milestones Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Significant milestones in the proud 96-year history of the Harley-Davidson Motor / Company will be highlighted in this new series of ornaments. Leading off the series / is the Heritage Springer. Considered the ultimate styling accomplishment, it successfully / combines modern technology with a vintage look. It delivers the great ride and mechanical / sophistication of today's Harleys-while preserving the look of the 1948-style hardtail / frame and springer-fork front suspension. This timeless Heritage Springer, introduced in 1997, is shown with a 1999 paint scheme./ Sculpted by / Don Palmiter / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
OFFICIAL LICENSED / PRODUCT / MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES / (C) H-D, All Rights Reserved / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI8007
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