Hallmark "Star Wars Episode I: Darth Maul" Christmas Ornament, 2000

Summary

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

2000

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Andrews, Patricia 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Sri Lanka 

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.1760

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM All rights reserved. / Used under authorization / 2000 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / STAR / WARS / EPISODE I / Darth Maul / Star Wars: Episode I / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: A fierce warrior and loyal apprentice to Darth Sidious, / Darth Maul is eager to renew a centuries-old struggle. / "At last we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi. At last we / will have revenge," he proclaims. His surprise attack on / Qui-Gon Jinn on the planet Tatooine is unsuccessful. / Later, on the planet Naboo, armed with a double-bladed / lightsaber, Darth Maul draws Qui-Gon Jinn and / Obi-Wan Kenobi into a decisive battle that leads from / the Theed hangar, into the power generator. / Look for the Keepsake Ornaments portraying Qui-Gon Jinn, / as well as members of the Jedi Council, and the Gungan / Submarine at your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeaunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. / Used under authorization / www.starwars.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI6885

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