Hallmark "Hoop Stars Series: Kevin Garnett" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
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
2019.65.5570
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, side:
(C) 2002 Kevin Garnett / (C) 2002 NBAP / [TM] / Hmk. Cds. 8
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / [National Basketball Association logo] / Christmas 2002 / KEVIN GARNETT / Hoop Stars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decorations des fetes
packaging, back:
KEVIN GARNETT / Hoop Stars / In six seasons with the Minnesota / Timberwolves, Kevin Garnett has / been selected as an NBA All-Star four / times. He has earned his reputation / as a complete player since joining the / then-struggling franchise in 1995. / The 6'11" forward excels at scoring, / rebounding, and shot blocking and / in 1999 scored his 4000th point. / Garnett was the first player in more / than 20 years to be drafted by an / NBA team directly out of high / school. This series of ornaments / features a different outstanding / player each year. / Duane Unruh / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Eighth in the Series. / Look for 8 on this ornament / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / [NBA logo / Handcrafted
packaging, underside:
(C) 2002 Kevin Garnett (C) 2002 NBA Properties, Inc. / The NBA and individual NBA member team identifications / reproduced on this product are trademarks and copyrighted / designs, and/or other forms of intellectual property, that are the exclusive property of NBA Properties, Inc. / and the respective NBA member teams and may not be used, / in whole or in part, without the written consent of / NBA Properties, Inc. / nba.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI8146
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