Hallmark "Hockey Greats Series: Jaromir Jagr" 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
2019.65.3527
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
C
on sides of ornament:
68
on back of ornament:
JAGR / 68 / (C) 2001 Jaromir Jagr / (C) NFL / 2001 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 5
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Jaromir Jagr / Hockey Greats / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Fifth and Final in the Hockey Greats Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / When he was just six years old, Jaromir Jagr was / enrolled by his father in three hockey leagues; one for / six-year-olds, one for eight-year-olds, and another for / ten-year-olds. Jagr, who was born in 1972 in Kladno, / Czechoslovakia, soon had three dreams: to play for his / city, to play for his country, and to play for the NHL(R)-- / "the best hockey in the world!" / By age 16, Jagr was playing for his hometown team. / In 1990 he attended the NHL(R) entry draft--the first / Czech player able to do so without defecting. Jagr was / the first-round choice of the Pittsburgh Penguins(R) and / helped his team win two Stanley Cup(R) championships / (1991, 1992). Finally, in 1998, he was a member of the / Czech Republic's Olympic gold medal-winning team. / 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:
OFFICIALLY LICENSED PRODUCT / NHL / PRODUIT LICENCIE OFFICIEL / (C) 2001 Jaromir Jagr / (C) NHL / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI6852
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