Hallmark "All-American Trucks Series: 1948 Ford F-1" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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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
2006
Subject Date
1948
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
2019.65.6322
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
Ford nameplates are registered trademarks / owned and licensed by Ford Motor Company / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 12
on front of packaging:
SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Ford / OFFICIAL / LICENSED / PRODUCT / 1948 Ford F-1 / All-American Trucks / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT - DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
Twelfth in the Series. Look for 12 on this ornament. / 1948 Ford F-1 / All-American Trucks / "Star-spangled new!" boasted the ad for Ford's forward- / charging postwar pickup. And what a sleek, modern / showpiece it was! The single-piece windshield and recessed / headlights helped contribute to the new, streamlined look. / Unheard-of luxury was built in, including a new suspension / system for a smooth and sleek ride, a "Million Dollar" cab with / "Spiralounge" bucket seats and a "Magic Air" heater/defroster, / a "Seeclear" windshield washer, and "Loadmatic" ignition. / No one skimped on this beauty, including the clever wordsmiths / in marketing. The "Bonus Built" 48 was the first of the F-series. / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 AND HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006
on bottom of packaging:
Ford / OFFICIAL / LICENSED / PRODUCT / Ford Oval and F-1 are registered trademarks owned / and licensed by Ford Motor Company. / www.ford.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2376
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