Hallmark "NFL Collection: Washington Redskins" Christmas Ornament, 1995

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Artifact Overview

The National Football League team headquartered near Washington, D.C., retired its controversial nickname and mascot in 2020. The move followed decades of protest against the name -- a derogatory reference to Indigenous Americans -- and logo, which depicted a Native American man. This high-profile change reflected a gradual shift away from the persistent use of racist stereotypes and cultural appropriations across every level of American sports.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1995

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.1827

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: GO / REDSKINS TM on back of ornament: 95 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Team NFL TM / NFL COLLECTION on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "NFL Collection: Washington Redskins" Christmas Ornament, 1995