Hallmark "Super Sport! Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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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

2009

Creator Notes

Designed by Orville Wilson of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.6766

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: 2009 ornament, back: TEAM ______ / POSITION ______ / AGE _____ ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2009 HMK. LIC. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Super Sport! / christmas photo holder - decoration porte-photo de noel packaging, back: Super Sport! / You're fast! / You're slick! / You're smooth! / You're quick! / At sports, you sure stand out! / You're such a pro... / As athletes go, / you're awesome, there's no doubt! / Keepsake Ornaments...the perfect way / to capture memories, big and small. / Add a personal touch by writing your player's name on the front. / There are places on the back of the ornament to add a team name, / player position and age. / Orville Wilson / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc./ Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXG6732