Hallmark "Football Legends Series: Joe Namath" 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
2019.65.2554
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: 12 on sides of ornament: 12 on back of ornament: NAMATH on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 12 / EXCLUSIVE / TRADING CARD / INSIDE / OFFICIALLY LICENCED / NFL / PRODUCT / Joe Namath / Football Legends / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third in the Football Legends Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / In 1967, New York Jets quarterback / Joe Namath led his team to an upset victory / in Super Bowl III--and became the first / player to throw for more than 4,000 yards. / The former Alabama great compiled a pro / career total of more than 1,800 completed / passes (nearly 28,000 yards) and 173 / touchdowns. / This Keepsake Ornament series honors / a different football superstar each year. / Sculpted by / Dill Rhodus / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark
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