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

Creator Notes

Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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