Hallmark "Miniature Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Series: 1948 Panhead" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
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
2019.65.5045
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
2003
on bottom of ornament:
(C) 2003 H-D / HMK. 5
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES / Christmas 2003 / 1948 PANHEAD / Miniature / Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycles / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
1948 PANHEAD / Miniature Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycles / The 1948 Panhead was powered by a new / overhead-valve engine which featured / aluminum heads and hydraulic valve lifters. / With its stamped steel rocker covers, it had / quickly earned the nickname of Panhead / from the faithful. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Fifth in the Series. / Look for 5 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2003
on right side of packaging:
OFFICIAL LICENSED / MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES / PRODUCT / (C) 2003 H-D, All Rights Reserved. / Manufactured by Hallmark under license / from Harley-Davidson Motor Company. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4879
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
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