Hallmark "Hoop Stars Series: Kobe Bryant" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh 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
2019.65.3818
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
NBA / LAKERS / 8
on back of ornament:
BYRANT / 8 / (C) 2003 Kobe Bryant / (C) 2003 NBA Properties, Inc. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 9
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / NBA / Christmas 2003 / KOBE BRYANT / Hoop Stars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
sticker on front of packaging:
NBA
on back of packaging:
KOBE BRYANT / Hoop Stars / In 1996, Kobe Bryant became the / youngest player ever to appear in an / NBA game, but quickly became known / for more than his youth. The all-star / guard added spectacular dunks and / dizzying ball movements to the many / weapons of his L.A. Laker teammates, / helping create a basketball dynasty for / the turn of the 21st century. The Lakers / won three consecutive NBA titles, from / 2000 through 2002. Bryant capped / the 2002 season with his fifth straight / appearance as an NBA All-Star, / dominating the game and earning / MVP honors. / Duane Unruh / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Ninth in the Series. / Look for 9 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2003 Kobe Bryant. / (C) 2003 NBA Properties, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / The NBA and individual NBA member team identifications reproduced on / this product are trademarks and copyrighted designs, and/or 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 Thailand QX8237
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