Hallmark "San Francisco Giants: Willie Mays" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
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 China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6002
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: GIANTS on back of ornament: 24 / (C) 2004 Willie Mays / MLBP 2004 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / COOPERSTOWN / COLLECTION TM / MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL(R) / NATIONAL / BASEBALL / HALL OF FAME / Christmas 2004 / WILLIE MAYS / San Francisco Giants TM / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: WILLIE MAYS / San Francisco Giants TM / By the time Willie Mays rocked back and slugged his 600th / homer in 1969, he was already one of the greatest Major League / Baseball(R) players. The "Say Hey Kid" could do it all--with 2 / League MVP awards, 12 Gold Gloves, 4 World Series(R) titles, / and a .302 lifetime batting average over 22 years. His over-the- / shoulder catch of a Vic Wertz drive and back-to-the-plate throw / saved the opening game of the 1954 World Series(R) champion- / ship for the Giants and remains one of the greatest Major / League Baseball(R) moments. Other numerous honors ranged / from Rookie of the Year to a spot in the National Baseball Hall / of Fame TM. / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 sticker on right side of packaging: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL / DB123761593 on bottom of packaging: The Willie Mays name, signature, and likeness are used / with permission of Willie Mays and are trademarks of / Willie Mays. / Major League Baseball and Hall of Fame trademarks and / copyrights are used with permission of Major Lague / Baseball Properties, Inc. and the National Baseball Hall / of Fame and Museum, Inc., respectively. MLB.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI5314
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