Hallmark "Faithful Fan" Christmas Ornament, 1995
THF188320 / Hallmark "Faithful Fan" Christmas Ornament, 1995
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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
1995
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1891
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
GO / TEAM
on back of ornament:
95
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Faithful Fan
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / When it comes to football, / this beaver's quite a fan-- / He goes out to cheer the team / any time he can!
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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Related Content
SetA Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Football
- 10 Artifacts
American football evolved in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from soccer- or rugby-like games into the popular sport we know today. Hallmark began celebrating the game of football with Christmas ornaments in the mid-1980s. These examples remind us of our favorite teams, players, and the fun of the game.