Hallmark "Hoop Stars Series: Magic Johnson" 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 Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2575
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
LAKERS / 32
on back of ornament:
JOHNSON / 32
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / EXCLUSIVE / Fleer / SkyBox / TRADING CARD / INSIDE / Magic Johnson / HOOP STARS / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Third in the Hoop Stars Series / Look for series verification 3 / on this ornament. / A sportswriter nicknamed high school / basketball star Earvin Johnson--"Magic". / The name described the player's quick- / ness, / slight of hand, and magical / personality. Magic continued to delight / fans and lead his teams to victory--at / Michigan State University, in the NBA, / and at the 1992 Olympic Games in / Barcelona, Spain. First-round draft / choice of the Los Angeles Lakers in / 1979, he spearheaded the Lakers' / famous "Showtime" offense and played / on five NBA championship teams. / This series features a different / outstanding basketball star each year. / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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