Hallmark "Team NFL: 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 the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.1837

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: REDSKINS on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Team NFL TM / TM/(C) 1995 NFLP. / GLASS ORNAMENT on sides of packaging: Team NFL TM / TM/(C) 1995 NFLP. / GLASS ORNAMENT
Hallmark "Team NFL: Washington Redskins" Christmas Ornament, 1995