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1938 GARTON® Lincoln Zephyr

With its ostentatious pointed nose, the Garton® Lincoln Zephyr was definitely the preferred mode of transportation for many a sidewalk aristocrat. Just like that classic pedal car, this ornament features such extravagances as artillery wheels and gleaming bumpers.

A cherished Hallmark collectibles design since its issue in 1997, the GARTON® Lincoln Zephyr complements the Keepsake Ornament series of Kiddie Car Classics.

Sculpted by Don Palmiter

Description

Year-dated: 2000.

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 2000 (KOCC)
Retail Price: $15.95 USA
Material(s): die-cast metal
Dimensions: 3" h.
SKU: QXC4501
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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Year-dated: 2000.

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 2000 (KOCC)
Retail Price: $15.95 USA
Material(s): die-cast metal
Dimensions: 3" h.
SKU: QXC4501
Produced in: China
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1940 GARTON® “Red Hot” Roadster

The 1940 Garton “Red Hot” Roadster was built for sidewalk speed! Its sleek shape, pointed nose, and shiny red paint made it a prize possession of lucky youngsters throughout the 1940s. Second in the Winner’s Circle series, this Keepsake Ornament captures the jaunty essence of the original pedal car and recalls an innocent time when every sidewalk was a highway.

Description

2nd in the series.

Wheels turn.

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 2000
Retail Price: $13.95 USA/$18.75 CAN
Material(s): die-cast metal
Dimensions: 2 ½" w. x 1 ½" h.
SKU: QEO8404
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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Each ornament in this series captures the jaunty essence of an original pedal car and recalls an innocent time when every sidewalk was a highway.

Description

2nd in the series.
Wheels turn.

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 2000
Retail Price: $13.95 USA/$18.75 CAN
Material(s): die-cast metal
Dimensions: 2 ½" w. x 1 ½" h.
SKU: QEO8404
Produced in: China
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Each ornament in this series captures the jaunty essence of an original pedal car and recalls an innocent time when every sidewalk was a highway.

digital DREAMBOOK Team2024-03-25T06:57:51-06:00January 1st, 2000|

1935 Auburn Speedster

Owners of the 1935 Auburn Speedster did not have to take their car’s muscle on faith; each came with a guarantee that it had been tested at more than 100 mph before it was delivered. Just as impressive as its powerful engine was the Speedster’s sleek body design, as alluring today as it was to motorists 65 years ago.

Description

3rd in the series.

Wheels turn. Years-dated: 1935 & 2000.

Artist: Don Palmiter and Chris Webb
Released: 2000
Retail Price: $14.95 USA/$19.95 CAN
Material(s): die-cast metal
Dimensions: 4.5" l.
SKU: QEO8401
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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Each ornament in this series features a classic roadster from the early days of motoring.

Description

3rd in the series.
Wheels turn. Years-dated: 1935 & 2000.

Artist: Don Palmiter and Chris Webb
Released: 2000
Retail Price: $14.95 USA/$19.95 CAN
Material(s): die-cast metal
Dimensions: 4.5" l.
SKU: QEO8401
Produced in: China
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Each ornament in this series features a classic roadster from the early days of motoring.

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1955 Chevrolet® Nomad® Wagon

The fifty-five Nomad
with its new V-8
Sported style from its hood
to its sloped-back rear gate!

Sculpted by Don Palmiter.

Description

9th in the series.

This ornament features "the purest of the wagons," complete with its open, radius rear wheel wells, single spear side trim, unique headlight trim, raked pillars, and two doors. Wheels turn. Year-dated 1955 & 1999.

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 1999
Retail Price: $13.95 USA
Material(s):
Dimensions: 5" w. x 2.5" h.
SKU: QX6367
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

NERDY NUGGET: Chevrolet married a Corvette front end to a wagon rear end to create the Bel Air Nomad concept car. Introduced at the 1954 General Motors Motorama, the two-door styling exercise was an instant hit and was hurried into production to join the 1955 lineup.

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Description

9th in the series.
This ornament features "the purest of the wagons," complete with its open, radius rear wheel wells, single spear side trim, unique headlight trim, raked pillars, and two doors. Wheels turn. Year-dated 1955 & 1999.

NERDY NUGGET: Chevrolet married a Corvette front end to a wagon rear end to create the Bel Air Nomad concept car. Introduced at the 1954 General Motors Motorama, the two-door styling exercise was an instant hit and was hurried into production to join the 1955 lineup.

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 1999
Retail Price: $13.95 USA
Material(s):
Dimensions: 5" w. x 2.5" h.
SKU: QX6367
Produced in: China
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1937 Steelcraft Airflow by Murray™

The sleek and elegant ’37 Airflow was the envy of the neighborhood. This miniature version reflects the stylish lines of the original pedal car—and its wheels turn!

Description

2nd in the series
Miniature

Wheels turn.

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 1999 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $6.95 USA/$9.75 CAN
Material(s): die-cast metal
Dimensions:
SKU: QXM4477
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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Description

2nd in the series
Miniature
Wheels turn.

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 1999 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $6.95 USA/$9.75 CAN
Material(s): die-cast metal
Dimensions:
SKU: QXM4477
Produced in: China
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Christmas Eve Preparations

Keepsake Artist Contributions

Sleigh – Duane Unruh
Base – Linda Sickman

Elves:

Elf Standing on Top of Sleigh – Ed Seale
Elf Loading Package – Nello Williams
Elf Holding Reins – Katrina Bricker

In Sleigh:

Santa’s Leather Bag and the Toys Inside It – Linda Sickman
Teddy Bear Peeking Over Santa’s Bag – Sue Tague
Puppy – Kristina Kline
Santa’s Lap Blanket – Dill Rhodus
“Good Girls and Boys” Book – Robert Chad

Removable Miniature Ornaments:

Police Car – Patricia Andrews
Horn – Don Palmiter
Airplane – John “Collin” Francis
Nutcracker – Tracy Larsen
Rocking Horse – Anita Marra Rogers
Ship – Ken Crow

On Base:

Bunny (sitting in front of the sleigh) – Bob Siedler
Three Birds – LaDene Votruba
Duck and Rabbit (in back of the sleigh) – Joanne Eschrich
Drum and Top – Sharon Pike
Victorian Doll – Joyce Lyle
Two Chipmunks – Nina Aubé

Description

Keepsake Ornaments with Display Piece

With Christmas only hours away. these merry little elves are busy loading Santa's sleigh with toys. Just like Santa's elves, the Keepsake Ornament studio artists have joined together to create this exquisite 1998 Keepsake Ornament Studio Edition. Each artist contributed to the design, adding humor, nostalgic details, and lots of holiday cheer. On ornament: Thanks for celebrating 25 years of collecting memories with Hallmark.

Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
Released: 1998 (KOCC Event)
Retail Price: $85.00 USA
Material(s): composite, fabric, & metal
Dimensions: 6" w. x 4" h.
SKU: QXC4506
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

In preparation for Christmas Eve, three little elves load Santa’s sleigh. One elf stands atop Santa’s sleigh and directs the loading of Santa’s leather sack while a teddy bear sneaks out of the open bag to catch a glimpse of the bunny cautiously sniffing a duck pull-toy that is resting in the snow. A wrapped gift, a toy barn, and a locomotive sit in the bag.

The second elf loads a wrapped gift onto the sleigh as the third inspects some reins while a bird and a bunny watch.

A puppy–sitting on a blanket on the seat, next to Santa’s book of Good Boys and Girls–hangs over the edge of the sleigh curiously watching a pair of chipmunks playing hide and seek among the sleigh runners.

A Victorian doll, a drum, and a top rests beside the sleigh waiting to be loaded. Six other toys (miniature ornaments) including: a police car, a horn, an airplane, a nutcracker, a rocking horse, and a ship are also ready to be added to the sack (or can be displayed separately.)

Just below the sleigh, a pair of bluebirds watch the whole scene.

Coordinating Ornaments

A Late-Night Snack
Complements the 1998 Keepsake Ornament Studio Edition Piece

Santa's Deer Friend
Artist's Studio Collection

Santa's Deer Friend
Artist's Studio Collection
Event Exclusive

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Description

Keepsake Ornaments with Display Piece
With Christmas only hours away. these merry little elves are busy loading Santa's sleigh with toys. Just like Santa's elves, the Keepsake Ornament studio artists have joined together to create this exquisite 1998 Keepsake Ornament Studio Edition. Each artist contributed to the design, adding humor, nostalgic details, and lots of holiday cheer. On ornament: Thanks for celebrating 25 years of collecting memories with Hallmark.

Artist: See Keepsake Artist Contributions
Released: 1998 (KOCC Event)
Retail Price: $85.00 USA
Material(s): composite, fabric, & metal
Dimensions: 6" w. x 4" h.
SKU: QXC4506
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

In preparation for Christmas Eve, three little elves load Santa’s sleigh. One elf stands atop Santa’s sleigh and directs the loading of Santa’s leather sack while a teddy bear sneaks out of the open bag to catch a glimpse of the bunny cautiously sniffing a duck pull-toy that is resting in the snow. A wrapped gift, a toy barn, and a locomotive sit in the bag.

The second elf loads a wrapped gift onto the sleigh as the third inspects some reins while a bird and a bunny watch.

A puppy–sitting on a blanket on the seat, next to Santa’s book of Good Boys and Girls–hangs over the edge of the sleigh curiously watching a pair of chipmunks playing hide and seek among the sleigh runners.

A Victorian doll, a drum, and a top rests beside the sleigh waiting to be loaded. Six other toys (miniature ornaments) including: a police car, a horn, an airplane, a nutcracker, a rocking horse, and a ship are also ready to be added to the sack (or can be displayed separately.)

Just below the sleigh, a pair of bluebirds watch the whole scene.

Coordinating Ornaments

A Late-Night Snack
Complements the 1998 Keepsake Ornament Studio Edition Piece

Santa's Deer Friend
Artist's Studio Collection

Santa's Deer Friend
Artist's Studio Collection
Event Exclusive

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1998 Corvette®

Description

Magic

Light, blinking lights and motion. Spotlight overhead glows. Red "chase lights" circle the turntable. Dated.

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 1998 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $24.00 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2 15/16" w. x 4 5/16" h.
SKU: QLX7605
Produced in:
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Description

Magic
Light, blinking lights and motion. Spotlight overhead glows. Red "chase lights" circle the turntable. Dated.

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 1998 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $24.00 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 2 15/16" w. x 4 5/16" h.
SKU: QLX7605
Produced in:
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Halls Station

Before Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments were introduced in 1973, most Americans decorated their Christmas trees with plain ball ornaments. Over the years, it has become a holiday tradition to collect beautifully decorated Keepsake Ornaments which reflect cherished symbols of the season.

Skillfully sculpted by Keepsake Ornament Artist Don Palmiter, “Halls Station” was designed to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Keepsake Ornaments. This finely detailed train station, depicting the comings and goings of holiday travelers, complements the “Nostalgic Houses and Shops” Collector’s series.

Description

Nostalgic Houses and Shops
Anniversary Edition

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 1998
Retail Price: $25.00 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4 3/4" w. x 4 1/6" h.
SKU: QX6833
Produced in: China
Production Date(s):

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Description

Nostalgic Houses and Shops
Anniversary Edition

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 1998
Retail Price: $25.00 USA
Material(s): plastic
Dimensions: 4 3/4" w. x 4 1/6" h.
SKU: QX6833
Produced in: China
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1998 Corvette® Convertible

Description

Wheels turn. Dated.

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 1998 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $13.95 USA
Material(s):
Dimensions:
SKU: QX6416
Produced in:
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Description

Wheels turn. Dated.

Artist: Don Palmiter
Released: 1998 (Ornament Premiere)
Retail Price: $13.95 USA
Material(s):
Dimensions:
SKU: QX6416
Produced in:
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Murray Inc.® Dump Truck

Based on a 1953 Murray® Dump Truck, this design, often referred to as the “sad face” Murray®, recalls a time when brightly colored pedal cars and youngsters with imagination turned neighborhood sidewalks into the roadways of adventure.

Description

4th in the series
Miniature