Hallmark "Miniature Kiddie Car Classics Series: 1949 Gillham Sport" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
Subject Date
1949
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
2019.65.5075
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
2004 / (C) 2004 HMK. LIC. / 10
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / 1949 GILLHAM SPORT / Miniature Kiddie Car Classics / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
1949 GILLHAM SPORT / Miniature Kiddie Car Classics / Designed as a tribute to pedal car / enthusiasts everywhere, this sporty / convertible reflects 1940s Europrean / styling. It comes complete with a / golf bag. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Tenth in the Series. / Look for 10 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 2004
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM5161
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