Hallmark "Football Legends Series: Michael Vick" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Rudy Garcia 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
2019.65.4442
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
Michael Vick used with permission. / (C) 2005 NFL Properties LLC. / [TM] / Hallmark Licensing, Inc.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / NFL / MICHAEL VICK / Atlanta Falcons / Football Legends / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
MICHAEL VICK / Atlanta Falcons / Football Legends / Michael Vick's powerhouse left-handed throw / and record-setting yards rushing by a quarterback / have made him an up-and-coming NFL legend. / In his college days with the Virginia Tech Hokies, / Vick received an ESPY award, the first Archie / Griffin Award, and was finalist for the Heisman / Trophy. After his sophomore year, Vick became / the first-round draft pick for the Atlanta Falcons. / Just one year later, at the age of 22, Vick became / the youngest starting quarterback in NFL history. /
Rudy Garcia / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Eleventh in the Series / Look for 11 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted
packaging, underside:
THE Michael Vick name, signature, and likeness are used / with permission of Michael Vick and are trademarks of Michael Vick. / (C) 2005 NFL Properties LLC. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2292
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