Hallmark "Football Legends Series: Joe Montana" Christmas Ornament, 1995
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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.
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
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1995
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1894
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front and sides of ornament: 16 on back of ornament: MONTANA / 16 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Team NFL TM / Joe Montana / Football Legends / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted / First in the Football Legends Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Fans roar with approval--both in the / stadium and in front of TV sets across the / land--when great players demonstrate / their skills. This new series honors our / nation's gridiron greats, leading off with / a top-rated quarterback. / Joe Montana wore number 16 for the San / Francisco 49ers from 1979 through 1992. / The former Notre Dame star led the 49ers / to four Super Bowl championships and / was named MVP in three of those contests. on top of packaging: Hallmark
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