Hallmark "Hockey Greats Series: Gordie Howe" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
United States, Michigan, Detroit
"Hockey Greats" Hallmark ornament series
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2978
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: C on sides of ornament: 9 on back of ornament: 9 / 99 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Gordie Howe / Hockey Greats / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third in the Hockey Greats Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / Learning the sport with secondhand skates and / discarded, broken sticks, Gordie Howe brought a / unique talent and determination to the game. He / was spotted by scouts when he was playing junior / hockey in his native Saskatchewan, Canada. In / 1946, at age 18, he joined the Detroit Red Wings / and began a record-setting career. "Mr. Hockey" / first retired in 1971. He returned to the ice in / 1973, playing for the Houston Aeros with sons / Mark and Marty. The three moved to the Hartford / Whalers in 1976. All told, Gordie Howe played / 32 seasons and scored 1,071 goals. He was / inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame in 1972. / This series of Keepsake Ornaments highlights / a different outstanding hockey player each year. / Sculpted by / John "Colliin" Francis / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: OFFICIALLY LICENSED PRODUCT / NHL / PRODUIT LICENCIE OFFICIEL / Mr. Hockey and Gordie Howe are registered / trademarks of Power Play International, Inc. / (C) NHL / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4047
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