Hallmark "Harley-Davidson Motorcyles: Around the World" Christmas Ornament, 2003

THF362730 / Hallmark "Harley-Davidson Motorcyles: Around the World" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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

2003

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3850

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of ornament: MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES on lower back of ornament: (C) 2003 H-D. All Rights Reserved. / 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QXI7489 on top of stand base: 100 Years of / Great Motorcyles on bottom of stand base: (C) 2003 H-D. All Rights Reserved. / 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QXI7489 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / MOTOR / 1903 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2003 / CYCLES / 100 / 100 YEARS OF GREAT MOTORCYCLES / AROUND THE WORLD / Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycles / For indoor use only. Pour usage interieur seulement. / Ornament With Display Base decoration des fetes et socle d'appui on back of packaging: AROUND THE WORLD / Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycles / Established in 1903, Harley-Davidson Motor Company celebrates / 100 Years of Great Motorcycles in 2003. / This Keepsake Ornament displays the following models circling the globe: / 1962 Duo-Glide TM / 1998 Electra Glide(R) / 1962 Duo-Glide TM With Sidecar / 1958 Duo-Glide TM / 1947 Servi-Car / 1998 Electra Glide(R) / SOUND AND MOVEMENT: Display the ornament on your tree or on the / base provided. To hear the sound of an authentic Harley-Davidson motorcycle / engine and see the ring of motorcycles circle the globe, press the Harley-Davidson / nameplate on the globe. Requires AC/DC power adapter (included.) / SOUND ONLY. Requires battery (not included). / Complete instructions enclosed. / Designed by Don Palmiter and Chris Webb / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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. / Die-Cast Metal and Handcrafted - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: HARLEY-DAVIDSON(R) / OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT / 100 YEARS OF GREAT MOTORCYCLES / (C) H-D. All Rights Reserved. Manufactured by Hallmark under license from Harly-Davidson Motor Company. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI7489