Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Hank Aaron" 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
2019.65.2515
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / EXCLUSIVE / TRADING CARD / INSIDE / Hank Aaron / At the Ballpark / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Second in At the Ballpark Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / An outstanding all-around player, Henry "Hank" Aaron set / more hitting records than any other player in history and / surpassed Babe Ruth's home run record (Aaron 755, / Ruth 715). Retiring in 1976 after 23 seasons, Aaron continued / to have a significant influence on the game as the Braves' / director of player development. This Keepsake Ornament / series recalls the achievements of modern-day baseball legends. / Sculpted by / Dill Rhodus / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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