Hallmark Ornaments by Don Palmiter

Don Palmiter developed a distinctive place in Hallmark ornament history through designs created to be enjoyed both from across the tree and at close range. The credited body of work numbers 456 distinct designs from 1978 through 2022, including notable appearances in Classic American Cars, Nostalgic Houses, Harley-Davidson, All-American Trucks, and Kiddie Car Classics. Read chronologically, those ornaments reveal changing materials and subjects while preserving a recognizable attention to finish.

Classic American Cars provides one of the clearest ways to follow the work; Nostalgic Houses highlights a different side of the portfolio; Ornaments such as 1978 Merry Christmas, Colors of Christmas, 1996 Garden Club #2 - Skunk, and 2004 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, Classic American Cars #14 mark useful points in the chronology. The examples below were chosen across the chronology so visitors can explore the development and breadth of that work.