Hallmark "Hoop Stars Series: Larry Bird" 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 Dill Rhodus of 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
2019.65.2198
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
33
on back of ornament:
BIRD / 33
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / EXCLUSIVE / Classic(R) / TRADING CARD / INSIDE / Larry Bird / Hoop Stars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted / Second in the Hoop Stars Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Member of the Gold Medal-winning / "Dream Team" at the 1992 Olympic / Games, Boston Celtics forward Larry / Bird says he "fell in love with / basketball" at the age of 13. He / became the College Player of the Year / at Indiana State University in 1979 and / NBA Rookie of the Year in 1980. A / perennial All-Star, Bird led the Celtics / to three NBA titles and earned MVP / honors three times. He retired in 1992. / This series features a different / roundball star each year.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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