Hallmark "Sky's the Limit Miniature Series: Curtiss RC3-2 Racer" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Lynn Norton of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5047
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament:
3
on bottom of ornament:
1925 2003 / (C) 2003 / Hmk. Cds. 3
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / CURTISS R3C-2 RACER / Sky's the Limit / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
CURTISS R3C-2 RACER / Sky's the Limit / This biplane was built for racing! / In 1925, the R3C-1 was outfitted / with streamlined wooden floats / to become the R3C-2 seaplane. / It won the prestigious Schneider / Cup Race, then flew on to a new / world speed record of 245 mph. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Lynn Norton / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Third in the Series. / Look for 3 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. / Handcrafted - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 2003 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4877
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