Hallmark "Kristi Yamaguchi" Christmas Ornament, 2000

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2000

Creator Notes

Designed by Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.1935

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Kristi Yamaguchi / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: The applause begins as Kristi Yamaguchi / glides gracefully onto the ice to deliver another / outstanding performance. Since turning profess- / ional, the 1992 National, World, and Olympic / champion has been delighting audiences across / North America with numbers that range from / comedic to contemporary to classical, including / a rose as Shakespeare's Juliet. / Kristi Yamaguchi says she fell in love with the / sport while watching the telecast of the 1976 / Winter Olympic Games. Competing in singles / and pairs events, she earned junior world titles / in both in 1988. Then, concentrating on singles / events, she won her first World title in 1991 at / the age of 19. She was inducted into the / World Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 1999. / Sculpted by / Katrina Bricker / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) Kristi Yamaguchi / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI6854