Hallmark "Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back: Imperial AT-AT and Rebel Snowspeeder" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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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
2006
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Hurlburt of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1703
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: Magic / Features Sound / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / STAR WARS / Imperial AT-AT and Rebel Snowspeeder / Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Imperial AT-AT and Rebel Snowspeeder / Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back / In this dramatic battle scene from the 1980 release The Empire Strikes Back, Rebel snowspeeders race just above vast ice plains on the desolate planet of Hoth. Wing Commander Luke Skywalker leads a small but determined attack force against a menacing group of Imperial walkers. The towering AT-ATs lumber methodically toward Echo Base, attempting to get within firing range of the Rebellion's main power generator, Realizing blasters are useless against reinforced armor plating, Skywalker instructs Rogue Squadron to use harpoons and high-tension tow cables to thwart the fearsome onslaught. / Press the button on the base of the ornament to listen to the sounds of the battle taking place. / Robert Hurlburt / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006
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