Hallmark "Star Wars Series: Obi-Wan Kenobi" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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
2000
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Keywords
Motion pictures (Visual works)
Kenobi, Obi-Wan (Fictitious character)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1763
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: 2000 / Lucasfilm Ltd & TM All rights reserved / Used under authorization / Hallmark Cards Inc. 4 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Obi-Wan Kenobi / Star Wars / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fourth in the Star Wars Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / As a noble Jedi Knight, Obi-Wan Kenobi has faced / many battles with his blue-bladed lightsaber and even / served as a general of the Old Republic. As the hermit / Ben Kenobi, he holds the secret to the true identity of / Luke Skywalker and encourages him to follow the ways / of the Force. Now Obi-Wan faces his former pupil / Darth Vader. In his last dramatic battle, Obi-Wan will sacrifice his own life to spare Luke --the hope for the / future of the Alliance. / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments and Keepsake / Miniature Ornaments celebrating the Star Wars space / adventures at your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by Dill Rhodus / 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 Thailand QXI6704
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