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
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
2019.65.2272
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
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