Hallmark "Hockey Greats Series: Mario Lemieux" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2853
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
C
on sides of ornament:
66
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / EXCLUSIVE / TRADING / CARD / INSIDE / Mario Lemieux / Hockey Greats / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Second in the Hockey Greats Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Known for his courage as well as for his size, / strength, and skill, Mario Lemieux was inducted / into the National Hockey League(R) Hall of Fame / in 1997--the same year he retired. During his / dozen seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins(R), / he led the team to two consecutive Stanley Cup(R) / titles (1991, 1992). He was named the league's / MVP three times and wrapped up his career as / the sixth highest scorer in NHL(R) history. / This series of Keepsake Ornaments highlights / a different outstanding hockey player each year. / Sculpted by / John "Collin" Francis / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted -Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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