Hallmark "Sky's the Limit Miniature Series: Gee Bee R1 Super Sportster" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creator Notes

Designed by Lynn Norton of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5108

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of ornament: 11 / NR2100 on bottom of ornament: 11 / NR2100 / 1932 / 2005 / (C) HMK. / LIC. / 5 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / GEE BEE R-1 / SUPER SPORTSTER / Sky's the Limit / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: Gee Bee R-1 / SUPER SPORTSTER / Sky's the Limit / National Air Races were a top spectator / sport in the 1930s. This Gee Bee racer / won the Thompson Trophy Race and / set a new land speed record of 294 mph / in 1932. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Lynn Norton / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Fifth in the Series. / Look for 5 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu[sic] a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM2072