Hallmark "Miniature Kiddie Car Classics Series: Murray Champion" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1995
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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
1995
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
2019.65.4830
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front and back of ornament:
CHAMPION / [?]
on left side of ornament:
1995
on top of ornament:
Don
on bottom of ornament:
Murray(R) 1995 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 1
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Miniature Kiddie Car Classics / Murray(R) Champion / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Cast Metal - Dated 1995 / First in the new Miniature Kiddie Car Classics Series. / Look for series verification 1 on ornament. / One of the best-loved "kiddie cars" of the / 1950s, the Murray(R) Champion is the first in / a new series of miniature pedal vehicles / recalling carefree childhood days. Look for / a Keepsake Ornament featuring the / Murray(R) Fire Truck at your Hallmark store. / Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4079
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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