Hallmark "Notre Dame: Joe Montana" 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 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
2019.65.2863
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front and sides of ornament:
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on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SB / SCORE / BOARD / OFFICIALLY LICENSED / PRODUCT OF THE / UNIVERSITY OF / NOTRE DAME / Joe Montana / Notre Dame
on back of packaging:
Joe Montana's goal was to play professional sports. After playing / basketball and football at Ringgold High in western Pennyslvania-- / he was considered the best high school quarterback in the nation!-- / he accepted a scholarship to Notre Dame. Wearing Number "3," / Montana played three seasons and led the Fighting Irish to two / national championships (1977 and 1978 seasons). His last-minute, / come-from-behind victories earned him the nickname "The / Comeback Kid." He was on his way to the pro career of his dreams. / This ornament depicts the famous quarterback in the uniform of his college days. / Sculpted by / Duane Unruh / 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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