Hallmark "Star Wars Series: Luke Skywalker" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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.
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
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1997
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Motion pictures (Visual works)
Skywalker, Luke (Fictitious character)
Star wars, a new hope (Motion picture)
Empire strikes back (Motion picture)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1721
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Luke Skywalker / STAR WARS / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in the Star Wars Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / As the Star Wars adventure unfolds, Luke Skywalker emerges from a Tatooine farm boy who dreams of becoming a pilot--to a heroic Jedi Knight. Trained by Jedi Master Yoda, Luke learns the ways of the Force, discovers his true identity and ultimately battles Darth Vader--once his father Anakin Skywalker--for freedom of the galaxy. / In future years, other characters from "a galaxy far, far away" will join this series. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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