Hallmark "Disney/Pixar's Cars: Luigi and Guido Race Fans!" Christmas Ornaments, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Kristina Kline-Gaughran and Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4123

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of yellow ornament: Lightning McQueen on bottom of yellow ornament: 2008 / (C) DISNEY/PIXAR / HMK CDS. on bottom of blue ornament: 2008 / (C) DISNEY/PIXAR / HMK CDS. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / DISNEY PIXAR /Cars / Luigi and Guido: Race Fans! / Disney/Pixar's Cars / 2 christmas ornaments 2 decorations de noel on back of packaging: Luigi and Guido: Race Fans! / Disney/Pixar's Cars / Luigi waves his flag, / and Guido's eyes are looking starry. / They're so revved up, / you'd think these two were meeting a Ferrari! / But no! They're at the speedway / cheering Number Ninety-Five-- / a fast new friend named Lightning-- / and they're floored to see him drive! / Kristina Kline Gaughran / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) DISNEY/PIXAR. FIAT is a trademark of FIAT S.p.A. / www.cars-movie.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD4244
Hallmark "Disney/Pixar's Cars: Luigi and Guido Race Fans!" Christmas Ornaments, 2008