Hallmark "Star Wars Attack of the Clones: Anakin Skywalker" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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

2004

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Sri Lanka 

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.1790

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament, on right leg: 2004 / (C) 2004 Lucasfilm Ltd. / All rights reserved. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Star Wars / Christmas 2004 / Anakin Skywalker / Star Wars: Attack of the Clones / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: ANAKIN SKYWALKER / Star Wars: Attack of the Clones / A standout in the Jedi Temple in his untraditional dark / garments, there has never been one so extraordinarily gifted / with the Force as nineteen-year-old Anakin Skywalker. / Believed by many on the Jedi Council to be the prophesied / One who will bring balance to the Force, this headstrong / apprentice is nevertheless a cause of great concern among / the elders. Assigned to protect Padme Amidala, Anakin / struggles to reconcile forbidden feelings of love for her with / his duty to the Jedi Order. / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments featuring characters / from Star Wars at your Hallmark retailer this year. / 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 top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973-2003 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. / Official Star Wars Website www.starwars.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI4071

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