Hallmark "Spider-Man" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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

2006

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

2019.65.5393

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: TM & (C) 2006 MARVEL / 2006 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / SPIDERMAN / MARVEL / Spider-Man / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Spider-Man / Somewhere high above the bright lights and / nighttime bustle of the city that never sleeps. Peter / Parker's amazing spider-sense picks up the threat / of impending doom. Quickly swinging into action, / the reluctant teen superhero races to confront his / enemies. Often viewed with suspicion by the public / he feels responsible to protect, the misunderstood / but dedicated web-slinger ponders the uncertain / outcome of this latest adventure. Will they ever / finally learn to appreciate their friendly neighbor- / hood Spider-Man? / Anita Marra Rogers / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: MARVEL, Spider-Man and the distinctive likenesses thereof / are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used / with permission. Copyright (C) 2006 Marvel Characters, / Inc. All rights reserved. This ornament is produced / under license from Marvel Characters, Inc. / www.marvel.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6236

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