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
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
2019.65.2976
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
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