Hallmark "Iron Man" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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
2008
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.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1709
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / IRON MAN / MARVEL / Iron Man / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Iron Man / Tony Stark, the brilliant head of high-tech weapons manufacturer Stark Industries, is the man behind the helmet in 2008's action-packed film Iron Man. Captured by America's enemies during a war zone excursion, Stark is forced by his captors to design and build weaponry to defeat U.S forces. His patriotism and a strong survival instinct compel him instead to secretly develop a suit of powered body armor. After escaping back to the States, he uses this nearly indestructible metal exoskeleton to fight crime as the high-flying superhero Iron Man. / Robert Hurlburt / 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 2008 on bottom of packaging: Iron Man, the Movie (C) 2008 MVL Film Finance LLC. / Marvel, Iron Man, all character names and their distinctive likenesses: / TM & (C) 2008 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. / All Rights Reserved. / www.marvel.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4354
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