Hallmark "Hoop Stars Series: Scottie Pippen" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2976

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: BULLS / 33 on back of ornament: PIPPEN / 33 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / NBA / Scottie Pippen / Hoop Stars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fifth in the Hoop Stars Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / Rebound, pass, shoot a 3-point bucket, / Scottie Pippen can do it all. After honing / his skills during college days at Central / Arkansas, he was drafted by the Seattle / SuperSonics in 1987, then traded to the / Chicago Bulls. Pippen's great versatility / and competitive drive contributed to / the Bulls' NBA Championship in 1991 / and subsequent Championships. A member / of the U.S. Dream Team at the Olympic / Games in 1992, Pippen is often named / to NBA All-defensive lists and was MVP / at the 1994 All-Star Game. / This series of ornaments honors a / different outstanding player each year. / Sculpted by / Duane Unruh / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 1999 Scottie Pippen / (C) 1999 NBA Properties, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI4177
Hallmark "Hoop Stars Series: Scottie Pippen" Christmas Ornament, 1999