Hallmark "Oakland Raiders: Jerry Rice" 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 Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3823
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
80
on back of ornament:
RICE / 80 / (C) 2003 Jerry Rice / 2003 / HMK CDS
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / NFL / Christmas 2003 / JERRY RICE / Oakland Raiders / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
JERRY RICE / Oakland Raiders / For his 17th NFL season, Jerry Rice / became an Oakland Raider and continued / a career marked by excellence. In the 2002 / season, when Rice broke the all-time / record for career yards from scrimmage, / many agreed when he called the feat "the / ultimate." Rice's milestone-making career / started in high school (where he also / played basketball and ran track) and / continued at Mississippi Valley State, / where he broke 18 NCAA Division II / football records. / 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
sticker on back of packaging:
OFFICIAL / NFL / LICENSED PRODUCT / NF 46377238
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2003 Jerry Rice visit NFL.COM / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI4267
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