Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Nomar Garciaparra" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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
2008
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad 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
2019.65.6416
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament:
LA / LA / 50 / ANNIVERSARY / Dodgers / 5
on back of ornament:
GARCIAPARRA / 5 / 2008 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 13 / TM/(C) MLBP 2008 / Nomar Garciaparra used / under license.
on front of packaging:
Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Nomar Garciaparra / At the Ballpark / christmas ornament decoration de noel
sticker on front of packaging:
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL / DB614148366
on back of packaging:
Nomar Garciaparra / At the Ballpark / Nomar Garciaparra is as much an artist is an / athlete. His mastery at bat and his intense, / colorful style of play earned the Boston Red / Sox TM shortstop the 1997 Rookie of the Year / award and consecutive batting titles in 1999 / and 2000. Injuries and two trades preceded / Nomar's "Comeback Player of the Year" season / with Los Angeles in 2006. Always inspiring at / the plate, he is among a handful of sluggers / to hit two grand slams in one game. Speaking / of handfuls, Nomar and his wife, soccer star / Mia Hamm, had twin girls in 2007--his seventh / All-Star season. This skilled Dodgers player / continues to amaze. / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Thirteenth in the Series. Look for 13 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 - dated 2008
on bottom of packaging:
Nomar Garciaparra used under license. / Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used / with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. / MLB.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX2894
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