Hallmark "Corvette's 50th Anniversary: Join the Caravan!" Miniature Christmas Ornaments and Display Stand, 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
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
2019.65.5073
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of 1953 Roadster ornament:
1953
on back of 1967 Roadster ornament:
1967
on back of 1968 T-Top ornament:
1968
on back of 1984 Targa ornament:
1984
on back of 2003 Corvette ornament:
2003
on bottom of ornaments:
HMK / TM GM
on top of display stand:
50
on bottom of display stand:
Corvette used under license. / HMK. CDS.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / GM / HCO899 / OFFICIAL / LICENSED PRODUCT / JOIN THE CARAVAN! / Corvette's 50th Anniversary / MINIATURE / set of 5 ornaments and display base ensemble de 5 decorations et socle d'appui
on back of packaging:
JOIN THE CARAVAN! / Corvette's 50th Anniversary / When displayed on the special base provided, this set / of miniature ornaments creates a Corvette(R) caravan / featuring five distinctive body styles of "America's / Performance Icon." The models include the 1953 Roadster, / the 1967 Roadster, the 1968 T-Top, the 1984 Targa, and / the 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette(R). / The full-size Keepsake Ornament depicting the legendary / 1963 Corvette(R) Sting Ray TM Coupe, available this year / at your Hallmark retailer, also can be showcased on top of / this unique display. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent 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:
Corvette, CORVETTE 50th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION / Trademark(s), and vehicle model body design(s) are General / Motor Trademarks used under license to Hallmark Cards, inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4977
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