Hallmark "NBA Collection: New York Knickerbockers" 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
2019.65.2273
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
NEW YORK / KNICKS / NBA
on back of ornament:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1997 / New York Knickerbockers / Atlantic Division / Official Team Colors: Blue, Orange, Silver / HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS / 1946-47 Established franchise and joined the NBA / 1984-85 Won first pick in the NBA Draft Lottery / NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS / 1969-70 New York vs. L.A. Lakers (won 4 of 7 games) / 1972-73 New York vs. L.A. Lakers (won 4 of 5 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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