Hallmark "Go Teams!" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

Designed by Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5912

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Felt (Textile)
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: #1 / 04 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / GO TEAMS! / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: GO TEAMS! / When reindeer games are on TV, / this sports fan's there to cheer... / and if he's ever asked to play, / he's ready with his gear! / Tracy Larsen / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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 - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG5401
Hallmark "Go Teams!" Christmas Ornament, 2004