Hallmark "The Flash" Christmas Ornament, 1999

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

1999

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Rogers, Anita Marra 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2749

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Flash on back of packaging: Police scientist Barry Allen became The Flash-the / Fastest Man Alive-by accident. When lightning struck / his lab, he was splashed with a combination of chemicals / and transformed into the legendary Scarlet Speedster! / The Flash became such a popular super hero that DC / Comics gave him his own title in 1956. The Flash also / appeared with other super heroes including Superman / and Batman in Justice League of America. In 1990, / The Flash was introduced to TV viewers in a series noted / for spectacular special effects. / Sculpted by / Anita Marra Rogers / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Superman, Batman, The Flash and all related characters, / names and indicia are trademarks of DC Comics (C) 1998. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6469

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