Hallmark "NBA Collection: Los Angeles Lakers" Christmas Ornament, 1997

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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

1997

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.2272

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Ceramic (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: LOS ANGELES / LAKERS / NBA on back of ornament: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1997 / Los Angeles Lakers / Pacific Division / Official Team Colors: Gold, Purple, Black / HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS / 1948-49 Established franchise and joined the NBA / 1960-61 Moved franchise to Los Angeles / 1987-89 Won eleven consecutive NBA Series / 1988-89 Set record - thirteen consecutive NBA Playoff victories / NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS / 1971-72 L.A. Lakers vs. New York (won 4 of 5 games) / 1979-80 L.A. Lakers vs. Philadelphia (won 4 of 6 games) / 1981-82 L.A. Lakers vs. Philadelphia (won 4 of 6 games) / 1984-85 L.A. Lakers vs. Boston (won 4 of 6 games) / 1986-87 L.A. Lakers vs. Boston (won 4 of 6 games) / 1987-88 L.A. Lakers vs. Detroit (won 4 of 7 games) / (C) 1997 NBAP Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / NBA / NBA COLLECTION on back of packaging: Display Stand Included / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / (C) 1997 NBAP / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 Made in U.S.A. / Ceramic - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark