Hallmark "Every Kid's a Star!: Football" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Terri Steiger of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4470

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: [TM] / (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / EVERY KID'S A STAR! / Football / Personalize / with enclosed / stickers! / Photo Holder / decoration porte-photo packaging, back: EVERY KID'S A STAR! / Football / Touchdowns, tackles, interceptions, / field goals, fumbles, blitzes, blocks... / From the kickoff to the end zone, / fans agree that football rocks! / Use enclosed stickers to personalize with year date, / name, and/or activity. / Year date stickers include 2005, 2006, and 2007. / Name and activity stickers may also be used on / coordinating display stand (sold separately). / 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 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG4772