Hallmark "Miniature Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Series: 1971 FX Super Glide" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2007

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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

2007

Subject Date

1971

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5153

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Snoopy on bottom of ornament: (C) 2007 H-D. / HMK. / 9 on front of packaging: Miniature / Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES / 1971 FX Super Glide(R) / Miniature Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycles / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: 1971 FX Super Glide(R) / Miniature Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycles / Harley-Davidson introduced the "factory / custom" in 1971 with the FX Super Glide(R). / It combined the FL touring bike's engine / and frame with the front end of the / XL Sportster(R). It also featured a stepped / seat and "boat tail" rear fender similar / to the 1970 Sportster(R). / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Ninth in the Series. Look for 9 on this ornament. / 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. / die-cast metal & handcrafted - dated 2007 on right side of packaging: HARLEY-DAVIDSON / OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT / (C) 2007 H-D, All Rights Reserved. Manufactured for / Hallmark under license from Harley-Davidson Motor Company. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM2007