Hallmark "NBA Collection: Detroit Pistons" Christmas Ornament, 1999

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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

1999

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.2901

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: PISTONS / DETROIT / 19 / 99 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / NBA / NBA COLLECTION on side of packaging: OFFICIAL / NBA / LICENSED / PRODUCT / 330972091 on back of packaging: Sculpted by / Kristina Kline / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: DETROIT PISTONS / (C) 1999 NBAP / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QSR1027
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