Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Jason Giambi" 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 Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3819
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
N
on back of ornament:
25
on bottom of ornament:
(C) 2003 Jason Giambi / MLBP 2003 8 / 2003 HMK. CDS.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL / Christmas 2003 / JASON GIAMBI / At the Ballpark / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
JASON GIAMBI / At the Ballpark / Jason Giambi has captivated fans and confounded pitchers to / become one of the most recognizable players in Major League / Baseball(R). The American League TM MVP in 2000, the Oakland A's / slugger went on to achieve a .342 average in 2001, the highest / for the Athletics in 50 years. Jason continued the blistering pace / after moving to the New York Yankees TM in 2002, where he finished / among the AL's top five in runs, RBI, and slugging percentage. / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Eighth in the Series. / Look for 8 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 - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
GENUINE / MERCHANDISE / (C) 2003 Jason Giambi / MLBP 2003. Major League Baseball trademarks and / copyrights are used with permission of Major League / Baseball Properties, Inc. MLB.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2449
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