Hallmark "1939 Garton Ford Station Wagon" Collector's Club 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
Subject Date
1939
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3951
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of vehicle ornament:
1999
inside back of vehicle ornament:
Garton
on bottom of vehicle ornament:
(C) 1999 Garton(R) / Ford trademark used under License / from the Ford Motor Company / Hallmark Cards, Inc. K. O C.C.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / 1939 GARTON(R) Ford Station Wagon / 1999 CLUB EDITION ORNAMENT
on back of packaging:
Surf's up! And young drivers of this sporty 1939 pedal car would have been / ready for a day at the beach (on sidewalks close to home!). This special Club / Edition reflects the styling of the original GARTON(R) Ford Station Wagon. It's / complete with wood-look side panels, a handy "third seat," and--of course--a / surfboard. / A popular design when issued as a Hallmark collectible in 1996, the '39 / GARTON(R) complements the Keepsake Ornament series of Kiddie Car Classics. / Sculpted by / Don Palmiter / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Die-Cast Metal and Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 1999 Garton(R) / Ford trademark used under license from the Ford Motor Company. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXC4509
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