Hallmark "Football Legends Series: Kurt Warner" 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 Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5569
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
(C) 2002 Kurt Warner / [TM]/(C) 2002 NFLB / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 8
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / [National Football League logo] / Christmas 2002 / KURT WARNER / Football Legends / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decorations des fetes
packaging, back:
KURT WARNER / Football Legends / Nobody ever handed Kurt Warner / anything. After being cut by the / Green Bay Packers in '94, Warner / returned to his home state of Iowa / and went to work -- stocking grocery / shelves. Others laughed at his dreams / of returning to pro football, but in / 1999, the unbelievable happened! / Warner was chosen by the St. Louis / Rams to replace the injured Trent / Green and led the team to victory in / the NFC Championship game and / Super Bowl XXXIV. For his efforts, / Warner was named both NFC and / Super Bowl MVP and was selected / to play in the Pro Bowl. / A different gridiron great is / featured each year in this series. / Dill Rhodus / 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. / Handcrafted
packaging, underside:
(C) 2002 Kurt Warner / visit NFL.COM / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX8143
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