Hallmark "Hoop Stars Series: Shaquille O'Neal" 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 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
2019.65.2016
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
32
on back of ornament:
SHAQ
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SHAQ TM / EXCLUSIVE / SHAQ / Classic(R) / TRADING CARD / INSIDE / Hoop Stars / Shaquille O'Neal / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted / First in the Hoop Stars Series / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Created to celebrate the fast-moving / sport of basketball, this new series will / feature a different player each year. / This year, the series salutes Shaquille / O'Neal, the most dominant center in the / league and NBA's #1 overall draft choice / in 1992. Playing for the Orlando Magic, / the 7'1" superstar was voted 1993 Rookie / of the Year, 1994 MVP of the World Games, / and is already a two-time NBA All-Star.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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