Hallmark "NFL Collection: Dallas Cowboys" 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 Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1982

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: COWBOYS on sides of ornament: Official / Wilson / NFL / Paul Tagliabue / Commissioner on back of ornament: 2000 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / OFFICIALLY LICENSED / NFL / PRODUCT / DECORATION DES FETES / NFL COLLECTION on decal on side of packaging: OFFICIALLY LICENSED / NFL / PRODUCT / C28159345 on back of packaging: Sculpted by / Bob Siedler / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted and Brass - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: DALLAS COWBOYS / TM/(C)2000 NFL Properties, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QSR5121