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

Creator Notes

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

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