Hallmark "NFL Collection: New England Patriots" Christmas Ornament, 1997

THF184752 / Hallmark "NFL Collection: New England Patriots" 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 Bob Siedler for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2294

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 97 on back of ornament: GO PATRIOTS on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / OFFICIALLY LICENSED / NFL / PRODUCT / NFL COLLECTION on back of packaging: Sculpted by / Bob Siedler / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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