Hallmark "Star Wars Series: C-3PO" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Motion pictures (Visual works)
Star wars, a new hope (Motion picture)
Empire strikes back (Motion picture)
Return of the Jedi (Motion picture)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1777
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of left foot: 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 7 on bottom of right foot: (C) 2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. / All rights reserved. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / STAR / WARS / C-3PO / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: C-3PO / The protocol droid C-3PO is / programmed to speak in more than six / million languages, and speak he does-- / offering his opinion in almost any / situation! This sophisticated droid, / outfitted with an AA-1 VerboBrain, / is forever calculating the odds against / the daring Jedi plans of his master Luke / Skywalker. Nonetheless, his "human: / frailties and his friendship with near- / constant companion R2-D2 make / C-3PO one of the most endearing / and indispensable members of the / Rebel Alliance. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Kristina Kline / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Seventh in the Series. / Look for 7 on this ornament. / 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 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973-2003 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. / Official Star Wars Website www.starwars.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI8177
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