Hallmark "Miniature Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Series: 1933 Flathead Model VLD" 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

1933

Creator Notes

Designed by Don Palmiter of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5078

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) 2004 H-D. / All Rights Reserved. / HMK. CDS. / 6 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MOTOR / HARLEY-DAVIDSON / CYCLES(R) / Christmas 2004 / 1933 FLATHEAD MODEL VLD / Miniature Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycles / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: 1933 FLATHEAD MODEL VLD / Miniature Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycles / Advancing the idea that motorcycles / were more than just transportation-- / they were for fun and sport as well-- / this top-of-the-line 74ci V-Twin / was issued in black and mandarin red / with an art deco design on its tank. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Don Palmiter / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sixth in the Series. / Look for 6 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 right side of packaging: (C) 2004 H-D, All Rights Reserved. Manufactured for / Hallmark under license from Harley-Davidson Motor Company. / Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM5191 on top of packaging: Hallmark