Hallmark "Vintage Roadsters Series: 1931 Ford Model A Roadster" Spring Ornament, 1998

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Artifact Overview

Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Holiday ornament

Date Made

1998

Subject Date

1931

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5719

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1931 on back of ornament: 1998 on bottom of ornament: 1931 Ford / Model A Roadster / Ford trademarks used under license / from the Ford Motor Company / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 1 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1931 Ford Model A Roadster / Vintage Roadsters / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in the Vintage Roadsters Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / What a wonderful way to enjoy the sunshine, / see the sights--and be admired by friends and / neighbors! From its fancy tires and elaborate / upholstery to the handy rumble seat, this stylish / roadster was considered one of the most desirable / of all the Model A's. In future years, this series of / Keepsake Ornaments will feature other classic / roadsters from the early days of motoring. / Sculpted by Don Palmiter / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Ford trademarks used under license from the Ford Motor Company. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QEO8416