Hallmark "NFL Collection: Washington Redskins" Christmas Ornament, 2000

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Artifact Overview

The National Football League team headquartered near Washington, D.C., retired its controversial nickname and mascot in 2020. The move followed decades of protest against the name -- a derogatory reference to Indigenous Americans -- and logo, which depicted a Native American man. This high-profile change reflected a gradual shift away from the persistent use of racist stereotypes and cultural appropriations across every level of American sports.

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

2019.65.1985

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: REDSKINS 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 / C27781164 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: WASHINGTON REDSKINS / TM/(C)2000 NFL Properties, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QSR5151
Hallmark "NFL Collection: Washington Redskins" Christmas Ornament, 2000