Hallmark "NASCAR: Matt Kenseth" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Rodney Gentry of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.4413

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: 2003 NASCAR Cup Champion / 1 win, 23 Top 10 finishes. / 2002 8th in final points / 5 wins, 19 Top 10 finishes. / 2001 4 Top 5 finishes, 9 Top 10 finishes. / 2000 Raybestos Rookie of the Year / First NASCAR Cup Win in 18th start / 4 Top finishes, 11 Top 10 finishes. / NASCAR [R] / RACE CAR / Matt Kenseth used under permission. / (C) 2005 NASCAR [R] / 2005 [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. ornament, underside: Matt Kenseth used under permission. / (C) NASCAR [R] / 2005 / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / NASCAR / MATT KENSETH / NASCAR [R] / decoration des fetes packaging, back: MATT KENSETH / NASCAR [R] / 2003 NASCAR Cup champion Matt Kenseth / has been racing since he was 16, capturing more / titles and victories every year. In 2000, his first / full year in the NASCAR Cup series, he became / the first rookie ever to win the Coca-Cola 600 / and was named NASCAR Raybestos Rookie of / the Year. Strong finishes in 2001 and 2002 in / the NASCAR Cup series helped prime Kenseth / for his 2003 run to the NASCAR Cup champ- / ionship. Kenseth is glad to share his well-earned / fame with his speedy pit crew, who won the / Unocal 76/Rockingham World Pit Crew com- / petition in 2001 and 2002, setting a world / record with a 16.81-second stop in 2002. / Rodney Gentry / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: Matt Kenseth used under permission. / (C) 2005 NASCAR / NASCAR is a registered trademark of the / National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. / www.nascar.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6272
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