Hallmark "1937 Steelcraft Auburn by Murray" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1996

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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

1996

Subject Date

1937

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3925

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 1996 inside back of ornament: STEELCRAFT on bottom of ornament: 1996 MURRAY(R) / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K. O C.C. on front of packaging: Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / 1937 Steelcraft Auburn by Murray(R) / 1996 Club Edition Ornament on back of packaging: Die-cast Metal - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Don Palmiter / Based on the popular 1935 Auburn / automobile, the 1937 Auburn pedal car / captured the imagination of young and old. / This handsome Auburn Club Edition / ornament features all the special styling of / the original pedal car--including a French / bulb horn and exhaust pipes on the side. / This special ornament complements the / Kiddie Car Classics Keepsake Ornament / Collector's Series. / 1996 Murray(R) / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXC4174 on top of packaging: Hallmark