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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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