Hallmark "Rusty Wallace" Christmas Ornament, 2001

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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

2001

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.

Object ID

2019.65.6870

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

around ornament: RUSTY WALLACE(R) / NASCAR / Rusty Wallace(R) / 2(R) / LICENSED BY PENSKE RACING SOUTH INC. / RUSTY / WALLACE(R) / Rusty Wallace(R) 2(R) on front and sides of packaging: NASCAR / GLASS ORNAMENT sticker on bottom: 699YSR3060 WALLACE
Hallmark "Rusty Wallace" Christmas Ornament, 2001