Hallmark "NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson" 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
2019.65.3820
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Jimmie Johnson TM / 48
on back of ornament:
2002 - NASCAR Winston Cup Series - Finished 5th in / Points - 3 Wins, 21 Top-10 Finishes - 2nd Place honors / for Raybestos Rookie of the Year / 2001 - First NASCAR Winston Cup Start / 2001 - Won NASCAR Busch Series Inaugural Race / in Chicago / 2000 - NASCAR Busch Series - Finished 10th in Points - / 3rd Place Honors for Raybestos Rookie of the Year
on bottom of ornament:
(C) 2003 J.G. Motorsports, Inc. / NASCAR(R) / 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / NASCAR / Christmas 2003 / JIMMIE JOHNSON / NASCAR(R) / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
JIMMIE JOHNSON / NASCAR(R) / Consistency is the key to Jimmie Johnson's / steady rise in the ranks of NASCAR drivers. / After only four seasons in stock car racing, / he steered #48 to an amazing 5th place in / points in the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup / Series with 3 wins and 21 top-10 finishes. / This incredible year took Johnson to / 2nd-place honors in a breathtaking race for / Raybestos Rookie of the Year. The preceding / years were also impressive, beginning with a / victory in his NASCAR Winston Cup debut / in 2001 and a 10th-place finish in points / in the NASCAR Busch Series in 2000. / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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:
(C) 2003 J.G. Motorsports, Inc. / NASCAR(R) is a registered trademark of the / National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI8389
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