Hallmark "NFL Ball Ornament: Green Bay Packers" Christmas Ornament, 1996
THF186951 / Hallmark "NFL Ball Ornament: Green Bay Packers" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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
1996
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2097
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
PACKERS
on front of ornament:
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on front of packaging:
Hallmark / OFFICIALLY LICENSED / NFL / PRODUCT TM / TM / (C) 1996 HFLP / GLASS ORNAMENT
on sides of packaging:
OFFICIALLY LICENSED / NFL / PRODUCT TM / TM / (C) 1996 HFLP / GLASS ORNAMENT
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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.