Hallmark "Football Legends: Peyton Manning" Special Edition Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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
2008
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
"Football Legends" Hallmark ornament series
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6567
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front and sides of ornament: 18 on back of ornament: 18 / MANNING / 18 / (C) 2004 Peyton Manning / (C) 2004 NFL Properties LLC. / 2008 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: 2008 / LIMITED / QUANTITY / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / NFL / Peyton Manning / Football Legends / Special Edition / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Peyton Manning / Football Legends / Special Edition / If any athlete has pro football in his blood, it's / Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. / His dad is a legendary NFL quarterback, and his / younger brother Eli has quarterbacked the New / York Giants since 2004. Manning was the Colts' / number one draft pick in 1998. With superb / leadership skills and pinpoint passing, he was / named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 2003 / and 2004, the year he threw 49 touchdown passes. / And he capped his 2006 season with the ultimate / triumph--being honored as the Super Bowl MVP / in a win against the Chicago Bears. / This repainted version of the tenth ornament / in the Football Legends series was issued in / limited quantities and first available at the / 2008 Keepsake Ornament Debut event. / Peyton Manning pledges that a donation will be made / to benefit the Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in / connection with the sale of this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2008 sticker on right side of packaging: NFL / 00300608664 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 NFL Properties LLC / NFL.com / (C) 2008 Pey Dirt, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXE9054
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