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
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
2019.65.5078
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
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