Hallmark "NASCAR: The Race is On!" 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Steve Goslin 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
2019.65.6150
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, front:
NASCAR / NEXTEL / CUP SERIES / 63
ornament, back:
NASCAR
ornament, underside:
2007, (C) 2007 NASCAR / [TM] Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QXI2187
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Features Sound / NASCAR [R] / The Race Is On! / NASCAR [R] / christmas ornament - decoration de noel
packaging, back:
The Race Is On! / NASCAR [R] / He roars around the crowded track / but trails the lead a few cars back. / His crew is cheering in the pit-- / they know he'll make a race of it! / Accelerating in the curve, / he shows his courage, skill, and nerve. / He spots his chance and swerves right in / to take the checkered flag--and the win! / Press the button on the base of the ornament to hear / the headset conversation between the NASCAR [R] Driver / and Crew Chief as they race for the finish line! / Steve Goslin / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / 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 - dated 2007
packaging, underside:
NASCAR is a registered trademark of the National / Association for Stock Car Racing, Inc. / www.NASCAR.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QXI2187
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A Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Auto Racing
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Hallmark's ornaments -- with their original designs, increasing variety, and appeal to diverse customers -- have revolutionized Christmas decorating and led to the popularity of ornament collecting. Auto racing, particularly NASCAR stock car racing, has inspired several Hallmark ornaments over the years. This set features a selection of those winning designs.