Hallmark "NFL Collection: Detroit Lions" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2286
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: 97 on back of ornament: GO LIONS on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / OFFICIALLY LICENSED / NFL / PRODUCT / NFL COLLECTION on back of packaging: Sculpted by / Bob Siedler / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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