Hallmark "Baseball Heroes Series: Jackie Robinson" 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 Dill Rhodus for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2523
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: JACKIE ROBINSON / 97 on back of ornament: First African-American Player / in Major League Baseball TM 1947 / NL Rookie of the Year 1947 / NL Batting Chamption and MVP 1949 / Elected to Hall of Fame 1962 / (C) 1997 [?] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / JACKIE ROBINSON / 97 / Jackie Robinson / BASEBALL HEROES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fourth and Final in the Baseball Heroes Series. Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / An outstanding athlete at UCLA, where he played baseball, / basketball, and football, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson / was the first African American to play in the modern major / leagues-and the first elected to the Hall of Fame TM (1962). / Admired for his aggressive style of play and team leadership, / he was Rookie of the Year (1947) and NL MVP (1949). / His lifetime batting average was .311. Highlights of his / career appear on the back of this ornament. / Sculpted by / Dill Rhodus / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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