Hallmark "Hoop Stars Series: Grant Hill" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh of 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
2019.65.2860
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
PISTONS
on back of ornament:
HILL / 33
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / EXCLUSIVE / Fleer / SkyBox / TRADING CARD / INSIDE / Grant Hill / Hoop Stars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Fourth in the Hoop Stars Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / Grant Hill's first goal was to become / an outstanding athlete. His second was / to be a role model. He has succeeded at / both. After scoring an amazing 2000 / points during his high school career, / he went on to lead the Duke Blue Devils / to two national championships. The first- / round draft choice of the Detroit Pistons. / Hill became the NBA Rookie of the / Year and the first rookie to be the top / vote getter in All-Star balloting. He is / admired for his classy attitude and for / encouraging young people to get a good education. / This series highlights a different / basketball player each year. / Sculpted by / Duane Unruh / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 -1998
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