Hallmark "All-American Trucks Series: 1947 Chevrolet Pickup" 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
1947
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
2019.65.6180
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
1947 Chevy Pick-up used under license. / [TM] Hallmark Cards, Inc. 13
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / [General Motors logo] / GM / OFFICIAL / LICENSED PRODUCT / HCO899 / 1947 Chevrolet [R] Pickup / All-American Trucks / christmas ornament - decoration de noel
packaging, back:
1947 Chevrolet [R] Pickup / All-American Trucks / With its gracefully sweeping fenders, massive / front grille, and abundant chrome accents, this / 1947 pickup marked the end of the Art Deco Era / in Chevrolet [R] truck design. Remembered as one / of the best-looking Chevy trucks ever, this / distinctive prewar model was taken out of / civilian production during World War II but / made a triumphant return afterward. Billed at / the time as America's "Most Popular Pickup / Truck," it was replaced (although not necessarily / outclassed) by the larger, more utilitarian / "Advanced Design Series" introduced later in / the same model year. / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Thirteenth in the Series. Look for 13 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. / handcrafted and metal - dated 2007
packaging, underside:
Chevrolet and 1947 Chevy Pickup Emblems and Body Design / are General Motors Trademarks used under license to / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QX2369
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