Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Alex Rodriguez" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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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
2006
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Rudy Garcia for 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
2019.65.6316
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
TM (C) MLBP 2006 / (C) MLBPA / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 11
on front of packaging:
SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Alex Rodriguez / At the Ballpark / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
Eleventh in the Series. Look for 11 on this ornament. / Alex Rodriguez / At the Ballpark / Since his debut as the No. 1 draft pick in 1993 at the age / of 17, Alex Rodriguez has become one of the greatest / Major League Baseball (R) players ever. He quickly proved / himself a rare combination of power hitter and acrobatic / shortshop. A consistent leader at bat, he enjoyed his best / year in 2001, with 52 homes and 135 RBI. His awards / include the American League TM Gold Glove in 2002 and / 2003 and Most Valuable Player in 2003. Though a supremely / gifted player, A-Rod is loved as much for his charisma and / modesty. He was traded to the Yankees TM in February 2004-- / a Valentine's gift for New York fans. / Rudy Garcia / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 - DATED 2006
on bottom of packaging:
TM/(C) MLBP 2006. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are / used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. MLB.com / (C) MLBPA - Official Licensee, Major League Baseball Players Assocation. / Visit the Players Choice on the web at www.MLBPlayers.com. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2336
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