Hallmark "Pittsburgh Penguins: Mario Lemieux" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis 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
2019.65.3516
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on either side of ornament:
66
on back of ornament:
LEMIEUX / 66 / 20 / 01
on bottom of ornament:
(C) 2001 Mario Lemieux / (C) NHL / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / OFFICIALLY LICENSED PRODUCT / NHL / PRODUIT LICENCIE OFFICIEL / Mario Lemieux / Pittsburgh Penguins(R) / DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
The only owner-player in U.S. major league sports today, Mario Lemieux / returned to the ice after a 3-year retirement and quickly led his team to a / 5-0 win. It was December 2000, and the arena was packed with Penguins'(R) / fans cheering for the remarkable team leader who, following his retirement / in 1997, put together an ownership group and saved the franchise for their / city. The powerful 6'4" center continues to exhibit the same passion for the / game that earned him six NHL(R) scoring titles and three League MVPs. / Lemieux also guided the Penguins(R) to two Stanley Cup(R) championships / (1991, 1992). / Look for the Keepsake Ornament featuring Lemieux's teammate and / protege Jaromir Jagr at your Hallmark retailer this year. / Sculpted by / John "Collin" Francis / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2001 Mario Lemieux (C) NHL / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI6155
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